Nutrition and Hydration
week took place this year from 11th – 17th March, and
encourages organisations to highlight and promote the importance of nutrition
and hydration within our diets.
When we get older we can
become dehydrated that much easier, so within a care home, both nutrition and
hydration are key focuses. We do all we can to ensure our residents get the
right amount of fluids every day.
Each day within the week
lended itself to a new activity, to showcase how we can hydrate ourselves
affectively, with much more than a glass of water. On average food provides 20% of our fluid
intake, with certain fruit and vegetables giving us many more benefits.
Key highlights for
residents within the week were Melon Monday, Thirsty Thursday and Fruity Friday
to tempt everyone to try something new. Melon is a great source of fluid, and
with many different flavours it was a favourite for many.
Some people may avoid tea
and coffee due to the caffeine, but in the right quantities they can also
provide a great source of hydration. With so many different varieties of fruit
and flavoured teas now available, thirsty Thursday gave our residents a whole
host of new things to try.
The team behind the week
also promotes their Global Tea Party, which allows organisations to bring
people together to celebrate the week. Inglewood Nursing Home did just that,
offering some delicious pastries and cakes for staff, families and residents to
enjoy.
It can sometimes be
difficult to keep those who are most vulnerable, like the elderly, hydrated.
So, Nutrition and Hydration week has inspired us to think outside the box,
educating our staff and residents on key foods that have a great nutritional
value but can keep us hydrated too.
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