FACT SHEET ON HYDRATION
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|1. |Alzheimer’s patients need about |
| |6 medium-sized glasses of water |
| |per day. |
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|2. |Any food or liquid that includes water helps with hydration, e.g., jello, pudding, milk, etc. |
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|3. |Dehydration is lack of sufficient fluid. |
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|4. |Poor fluid intake produces confusion, agitation, and infections. |
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|5. |Poor fluid intake results in hospitalization of older persons. |
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|6. |Mild to moderate dementia patients forget where water is located. |
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|7. |Moderate to severely demented patients forget how to pour a cup and drink from a straw. |
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|8. |Severely demented patients may choke on liquids. |
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|9. |Poor fluid intake causes irregular bowels or rectal impaction. |
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|10. |Workers must regularly help Alzheimer’s patients drink fluids to assure adequate hydration. |
For more information or inquiries, call the Dementia Education & Training Program at
1-800-457-5679
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