by Leni Wood | Aug 16, 2023 | Hydration
This summer our Nellsar Nutrition Champions have been focusing their efforts on hydration as a priority, especially on the warmer days. A few weeks ago Emma from Jelly Drops contacted me to let me know about the improvements they have made to their hydrating sweets....
by Leni Wood | Aug 31, 2022 | Hydration
This summer has been so hot for us all! One of the main concerns for older people in hot weather can be dehydration. Many elderly people often drink less fluids; this can be due to thirst sensations decreasing with age, difficulties accessing drinks and fear of...
by Leni Wood | Sep 5, 2019 | Hydration
70% of our body is made of water, so it is easy to understand the importance of staying hydrated and keeping ourselves topped up on the fluids we lose throughout the day. Around 300- 500 mls per-day is expelled just through breathing alone! Â Â Encouraging hydration...
by Leni Wood | Aug 6, 2019 | Hydration, Seasonal Recipes
In this hot weather, who doesn’t love a cold refreshing beverage? A favourite around Nellsar Care Homes is lemonade! So refreshing, cool and flavourful. Here is the perfect home recipe for a cool, freshly squeezed lemon drink. This makes 1 litre: 3 unwaxed lemons,...
by Leni Wood | Jul 4, 2019 | Hydration
This week, myself and two of our Nutrition and Hydration Champions attended a fantastic hydration workshop delivered by Naomi Campbell, the UK’s first Independent Hydration care nurse and consultant. Naomi is working hard to flag hydration and de-hydration so that...
by Leni Wood | Aug 5, 2018 | Hydration
Being properly hydrated has many far-reaching positive effects. Proper hydration can: Improve cognitive function Aid pain relief, particularly in relation to muscles and headaches Support proper bowel function Help the body clear toxins from the system, particularly...
