CARE HOMES CAREERS FIND A CARE HOME CONTACT US Staying hydrated in later life HEALTH & WELLBEING The importance of hydration Your body depends on water to survive. Dehydration is a common problem in later life, and common consequences of dehydration can include confusion, falls, pressure ulcers and UTIs. That's why our catering experts at Care UK have developed a hydration book, full of facts, information and recipes for mouth-watering food and drink options, to help keep residents healthy and hydrated - especially in warmer weather. Inside this guide Learn about importance of hydration Hints and tips from Care UK colleagues to make hydration fun Hydrating food and drink recipes to try DOWNLOAD GUIDE Keeping hydrated in our homes Our kitchen teams create a range of hydrating food and drink options for residents, from refreshing fruit and vegetable infused waters, to healthy ice lollies, jelly bite sweets and Italian-inspired granitas. Hot and cold drinks are always available to residents, and most of our homes have hydration stations with self-serve WaterADE drinks systems, giving residents instant access to low-calorie, sugar-free fruit drinks that are fortified with extra vitamins and are visually appealing to people living with dementia. BACK TO THE HELP AND ADVICE SECTION Share this article TOP About Care UK Press & media Feedback & complaints Careers at Care UK Legal & regulatory information Privacy & data policy Cookies policy Care UK ©2021 - All Rights Reserved