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 | Mar 1, 2021 | Menu Planning
The planning process The menu planning process within Care is a complex task. The menu must meet the needs of each resident in term of preference of taste, texture, and quality. It must: Meet the needs of the various medical requirements of many residents Clearly...
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 | 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...
