Four Reasons Your Senior Might Enjoy Switching to Hot Tea
January is National Hot Tea Month, which means it’s a great time to talk to your senior about adding a variety of hot teas to her diet. Tea is available in a variety of different types ranging from black tea to herbal blends. Tea offers some really impressive health benefits, making it a drink of choice for a lot of people around the world. Your senior might find that it’s a beverage that she enjoys, too.
Tea Is Full of Antioxidants
Senior Care Villa Rica, GA: Switching to Hot Tea
Tea leaves are full of healthy antioxidants and because this is a beverage that steeps, those antioxidants reach the cup. Antioxidants are compounds that have far-reaching health effects. They can help with brain function, inflammation throughout the body, and may even help with heart issues and major illnesses. Antioxidants work by keeping free radicals in check, which are compounds that move throughout the body and damage cells and tissues.
Tea Is Hydrating
Most tea does contain a small amount of caffeine, which can be dehydrating. But herbal teas and other caffeine-free varieties of tea don’t have the diuretic effects of caffeinated teas and therefore can offer greater hydration. Tea is also a fantastic option for people who don’t enjoy drinking water or find it difficult to drink enough plain water to hydrate. Watch sugar and other additives, especially if your elderly family member is drinking a lot of tea.
Tea Can Be Good for Bones
Tea may help to improve bone health, which is vital if your senior has a family history of osteoporosis. If your elderly family member adds milk or cream to her tea, that may help even more. The prevailing theory is that there are components in tea that help to maintain bone density, which is a key issue in osteoporosis.
Tea Helps Prevent Plaque Buildup on Teeth
A surprising benefit for a lot of folks is that compounds within tea can slow down plaque formation on teeth. This occurs because of natural antibacterial actions of tea and tea leaves. This could mean that adding tea to your senior’s beverage rotation is a way for her to keep her teeth and gums healthier without harmful effects.
If your senior needs a little more help with daily tasks, like making the perfect pot of tea, then senior care providers are an excellent choice. They can assist with other tasks, too, and help your senior to have company during the day.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Senior Care in Villa Rica, GA please contact the caring staff at Universal Home Care And Services, Inc today. (678) 426-2701
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