Increasing fluids

[Bristolbelle]

Quite by chance I hav found a way of getting my Mum to drink more (a huge worry with her). I bought some of those little bottles with the sports type tops, and she drank the whole thing in about 15 minutes. I have given her more since and also refilled them with orange squash and she seems happy to drink the equivalent of two or three a day. If anyone else is having problems withn fluid intake this mighgt help.
Mum still needs to drink at least twice as much ideally though so any other ideas wuld be great - thanks.

 

[Vonny]

Thanks for that tip Bristolbelle. Not drinking enough seems to be a perennial problem for carers and even one small bottle a day could make a difference to someone.

Vonny xx

 

[connie]

Lionel uses a childs basic drinking cup, with a perforated lid.

However when he is in chocking mode I give him his drinks with a tea spoon. I am always at the home, and I have the time (and patience) to do this.

Mainaining fluid levels is so important.

 

[lesmisralbles]

We have a childrens bottle/ straw

Large cup with a lid, and a large fat straw through the top.
Ron can hold it, if he drops it no spillage.

Barb X

PS
I cannot say enough about drinking fluids, get enough down your loved one as possible.
As tired as I might be, if he wants a cup of tea in the middle of the night, a cup of tea is what he gets

Barb X

 

[foxhound]

I remember reading that the body is also pretty good at absorbing fluid from food - so think soft fruit, soups, custards. Fizzy lemonade is the great favourite here!

 

[Snip]

And don't forget ice lollies...although maybe November isn't quite the time for them...

Love


Snip x