Staying hydrated in later life

The importance of hydration 

Your body depends on water to survive. Dehydration is a common problem in later life, and common consequences of dehydration can include confusion, falls, pressure ulcers and UTIs. 

That's why our catering experts at Care UK have developed a hydration book, full of facts, information and recipes for mouth-watering food and drink options, to help keep residents healthy and hydrated - especially in warmer weather.

Inside this guide

• Learn about importance of hydration
• Hints and tips from Care UK colleagues to make hydration fun 
• Hydrating food and drink recipes to try

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Keeping hydrated in our homes

Our kitchen teams create a range of hydrating food and drink options for residents, from refreshing fruit and vegetable infused waters, to healthy ice lollies, jelly bite sweets and Italian-inspired granitas. 

Hot and cold drinks are always available to residents, and most of our homes have hydration stations with self-serve WaterADE drinks systems, giving residents instant access to low-calorie, sugar-free fruit drinks that are fortified with extra vitamins and are visually appealing to people living with dementia.

Next level Tea

Care UK nutrition experts have worked with a premium specialist tea company, Tea From The Manor, to create a tea that is designed to taste better as it is thickened for residents with modified diets. 

Next Level Tea offers four delightful flavours, Green Tea and Mint, Red Berry, English Breakfast, and Earl Grey. The fruit and herbal options are decaffeinated, catering to diverse tastes while supporting hydration and health. These teas meet IDDSI framework levels 1-4, providing more beverage choices for residents with dysphagia who eat a modified diet.