A great cup of coffee can make the day so much better for senior care. Valley Glen, CA seniors enjoy a good cup of coffee like anyone else. Sometimes they will have it with family. Sometimes, while getting ready for a day with their provider of elderly care services, Valley Glen, CA seniors may enjoy a warm cup of comforting coffee all on their own.
If a bit of coffee still fits into the diet recommended by a doctor, then the next step is to find the best coffee maker for elder care! Valley Glen, CA senior companion specialists like the CAREGivers of Home Instead can help.
Senior day care helpers can make a pot of coffee in preparation for chat, or for guests. They also can help seniors learn how to use a new pot themselves.
That task can be simple with a coffee maker that makes making coffee easy. We’ve found a few things to look for when selecting a coffee maker that’s perfect for residential assisted living situations.
First, simplicity. A coffee maker doesn’t need to be programmable. It doesn’t need a control panel that looks like it could control a starship. It doesn’t even need a clock. A coffee maker needs a very clear switch to turn it on, and not much more. Coffee makers with fewer options and clear controls should be preferred.
One potential danger is if the machine has a hot plate — it should be turned off. This can be done automatically if the machine has a built-in timer. Or it can be avoided altogether if the machine either brews one cup at a time directly into your mug, or if it brews directly into a thermal carafe. So, for seniors with memory loss, or those who may go off and take a mid-morning nap, a maker that minimizes the danger of a hot plate left on would be smart.
Another element to consider is how much coffee a person will need in a day. If one cup will do, then a maker with a large pot doesn’t make a lot of sense. Even when guests come over, single-cup brewers are usually pretty quick, so they remain convenient.
And the final pointer is to find one that you’ll enjoy sharing with your licensed, trained, bonded, compassionate CAREGiver from Home Instead. No one is better at providing senior respite care in Valley Glen, CA. Call today for a virtual or in-home assessment, 818-988-6848.
