3 Steps

No sweat

No tears

Less urine

Dark and/or smelly urine

Wrinkled skinDry mouth

Muscle cramps

Constipation

No tN

WrinWouth

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to Monitoring Dehydration in Older People

Step 1 - Physical Sign

Lethargy

Confusion

Irritability Hallucinations

SleepinessSpeech and words do not make

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Low BloodPressure

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Headache

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Step 3 - Serious Signs

Have drinks readily available

Offer drinks at regular intervals and encourage visitors to do the same

Be inventive in how else you can offer fluids, e.g. ice lollies, soups, smoothies

Monitor those at highest risk of dehydration and, if showing signs, act immediately

Use activity sessions to promote fluid intake, making non-alcoholic cocktails, juicy fruit desserts etc.

FOR STEP 3 SIGNSDON’T DELAY, SEEK HELP STRAIGHT AWAY

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