Hydration has a significant impact on your health
A small change in levels of hydration can significantly effect how your body performs. As little as a 1% change in hydration can have an impact and at 7% you are at severe risk. In the elderly it is further exacerbated as they have weaker thirst mechanisms.
Poor Hydration leads to:
Increased Falls
Urinary Infections
Poor Cognition
Reduced effectiveness of other treatments
It is very difficult to monitor hydration levels and target those at highest risk.
The Patients, carers and staff need our help.
