This training aims to help carers understand the importance of hydration in the elderly and what effects poor hydration can have on the client and the facility.
Prepared by: Michael Dobie (Accredited Practicing Dietitian)
Presented by: Wellness & Lifestyles
As a nurse or carer, you are too familiar with the consequences of dehydration amongst the elderly – including confusion, UTIs & constipation. While we are frequently aware of how much we should be drinking, in reality getting our residents to meet these targets is often difficult to achieve.
What this training can do for you
- Educate all staff in your facility (including RNs), ENs, care staff and catering
- Minimise unintentional weight loss in your facility through early identification
- Educate your staff on the importance of effective communication between all staff
- Educate your team on cost-effective options for high energy/high protein diets
- Educate your team on options to improve fluid intake
Included in this training is…
This practical session aimed directly to residents, with carer, nursing staff and catering involvement, explores:
- The causes of inadequate fluid intake
- How to identify the symptoms of dehydration
- How to estimate requirements
- Practical ideas to improve fluid intake
Who should do this training?
An education session for RNs, ENS, care staff and catering. All disciplines can benefit from this session, that has been created to promote a team approach to managing dehydration of elderly residents.
This training session is effective at raising awareness of dehydration in your facility. The practical components of this session increase the availability of fluids to your residents, while giving them an increased motivation to consume them.
It is set out in an easy to follow format which will benefit all levels of staff. It is important for staff to understand and appreciate that correct hydration is vital and can greatly impact quality of life if neglected.
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