The Hydration Best Practice Toolkit for Care Homes is available to download here, along with support information, medical evidence and advice on policy development and good practice.
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Water for healthy ageingWater is well known for its revitalising properties and is essential to our well being. Yet older people can miss out on the support and guidance they need to maintain a healthy level of hydration. More... |
Frequently asked questions
Understanding hydration in the care home environment
Medical evidence
Link to the Ask About area of this site which details research into the effects of dehydration
Care standards
Current hydration policy and recommendations for change
Drinking water surveys
MORI research 2003-2005
'1 in 10 over 55s drink less than 1 glass of water a day'
Further resources
Wise up on water
in your care home
Statements from health and hydration professionals
Hydration best practice
Useful references
Care home survey
By the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Links to organisations
For more advice, research and information
