Aria Care is proud to introduce Aqua Burst, a range of delicious vitamin-packed sugar-free sweets to support residents’ hydration.
Hospitality Director James Clear said, “We are always looking for ways to improve the quality of our residents’ wellbeing. Hydration plays a fundamental role in our energy levels, cognition and sleep. Even mild dehydration can impact our mood. A few sweets between mealtimes are an enjoyable and easy way of boosting hydration levels and can really make a difference. The recipe is being kept a secret for now but is based on Aria’s partner WaterADE’s fruit flavoured drinks which are available throughout our communities.”
Studies suggest that the elderly are 20-30% more prone to dehydration. There is a general reduction in thirst sensation with age, medication can prevent absorption of water into the body or in the case of diuretics act to remove excess water compounding the problem. For those with dementia, one of the symptoms of cognitive impairment is a reduction in an individual’s ability to recognise that they are thirsty; putting this group at a significantly higher risk of dehydration.
Aria’s hydration policy and practice is well-established, colleagues are highly trained on the importance of hydration with practical initiatives including making drinks visually appealing with fruit and herb infused waters and eight flavours of WaterADE being consistently available and offered at regular intervals.
For more information on Aria Care’s hospitality from the heart offering, please visit Hospitality – Aria Care.
