TASTY SUPPERS Optimising hydration at the end of the day HAVE A VARIETY OF FLUIDS ON OFFER Older people take pleasure in choosing their own drinks (Godfrey et al, 2012) Hot/cold, water, milk, tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION The presence of others increases fluid intake (Stroebele & De Castro, 2004) It also helps to support older people's dignity (Robinson & Gallagher, 2008) SERVE FOODS WITH A HIGH FLUID CONTENT For those at risk of dehydration or reluctant to drink (NHS Guidelines) Fruit, vegetables, salad, jelly, ice cream, gravy, soups, stews and casseroles MILKY DRINKS PROVIDE A NUTRITIONAL BOOST Ideal if patients or residents need to gain or maintain weight Plain milk, milkshakes, hot chocolate or Horlicks
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TASTY SUPPERS
Optimising hydration at the end of the day
HAVE A VARIETY OF FLUIDS ON OFFER
Older people take pleasure in choosing their own drinks
(Godfrey et al, 2012)
Hot/cold, water, milk, tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks
ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION
The presence of others increases fluid intake
(Stroebele & De Castro, 2004)
It also helps to support older people's dignity
(Robinson & Gallagher, 2008)
SERVE FOODS WITH A HIGH FLUID CONTENT
For those at risk of dehydration or reluctant to drink
(NHS Guidelines)
Fruit, vegetables, salad, jelly, ice cream, gravy, soups, stews
and casseroles
MILKY DRINKS PROVIDE A NUTRITIONAL BOOST
Ideal if patients or residents need to gain or maintain
weight
Plain milk, milkshakes, hot chocolate or Horlicks
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