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How much water do Alzheimer’s patients a day |
Six medium sized glasses |
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Any food or liquid that includes water helps with hydration |
Examples are Jell-O, pudding, milk, etc. |
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Dehydration is lack of _______. |
Sufficient fluid |
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Poor fluid intake produces _______, _______, and _______. |
Confusion, agitation, and infections. |
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Results in hospitalization of older persons |
Poor fluid intake |
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Mild to moderate dementia patients forget |
Where water is located |
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Moderate to severe demented patients forget how to |
Pour a cup and drink from a straw |
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Severely demented patients may |
Choke on liquids |
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Causes irregular bowels or rectal impaction |
Poor fluid intake |
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What best workers do to assure Alzheimer’s patients have adequate hydration |
Regularly help them with drink fluids |
