Promoting adequate fluid intake for the frail older person
A resource kit for Community and Residential Aged Care
The downloadable resources covers information and advice on:
- Health benefits of adequate fluid intake
- Older people and the risk of dehydration
- Common water myths and facts
- Recommendations for hydration
- Evidence summary
Download a copy of the Kit’s resources from the links below
Education tools for Staff and older people. Download these resources in the links below:
- A guide to fluid intake
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Fluids and the older person
- Hydration awareness quiz for staff
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Practical tips for encouraging water consumption
- Are you drinking enough water? (Poster)
Care Provision Tools for Staff and individuals:
- Dehyration risk appraisal checklist
- My Daily Fluid intake Record
- Am I hydrated? Urine Colour Chart
- Management strategies for different types of fluid intake problems
Organisation Tools
