Green Tea Possible Source of Relief for Senior Citizens from Glaucoma, Eye Diseases

In a recent study, scientists have found that some ingredients found in green tea may help senior citizens that face glaucoma and other eye diseases. Green tea is known to carry antioxidants and other immunity boosters that can greatly improve one’s health. For example, one of the antioxidants in green tea, called catechins, has vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

Resarcher Chi Pui Pang and his colleagues discovered that parts of the eye such as the lens and retina are able to absorb the antioxidants from the green tea to protect from common eye diseases that affect millions of senior citizens. It is an amazing finding that the catechins are able to pass from the stomach and gastrointestinal tract into the tissues of the eye. By consuming green tea, it can help senior care by protecting the eye against oxidative stress.

Green tea is one of the power foods we at Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago encourage seniors to consume;  its role in healthy aging is discussed as part of our Balanced Care Method. If you are unsure whether you are a fan of green tea, why not try some different varieties at a tea house or shop in your Chicago North Shore community? TeaGuide (http://www.teaguide.net/tearoomsillinois.htm) has a directory of Illinois Tea Houses, or perhaps try one of the following:

• Dream About Tea, Evanston
• Perfect Blend, Highland Park
• Argo Tea, Evanston
• Teavana, Skokie

Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago certified caregivers are available 24/7 to provide experienced, trustworthy caregivers to help with outings, healthy meal preparation, companionship, socialization, activities,  transportation, and specific Alzheimer’s and dementia care services.  Located in Kenilworth (430 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043,) we serve Chicago and all of the North Shore, from Kenilworth to Winnetka to Glencoe and more! Call 847-853-7777 or visit www.HomeCareAssistance.com