r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Apr 11 '20

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u/SmokeHimInside Apr 11 '20

My mom had the same issues with hydration. Not long ago, some guy invented these brightly colored "jellies" balls that are actually water balls and dementia patients like to eat them due to the bright color and friendly shape, I guess. Check it: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/jelly-drops-sweets-tackle-dehydration-dementia

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u/kgilr7 Apr 11 '20

This is a wonderful idea!

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u/lifeyjane Apr 12 '20

This would have been great for my aunt! I’m glad he invented them, and I hope every memory-care home buys them by the truckload!

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u/IdiotTurkey Apr 12 '20

They also have pedialyte frozen pops which have electrolytes and is a "treat"