1. Staying hydrated is important for our health and wellbeing
KEEPING HYDRATED
Staying hydrated is important for our health and wellbeing
Water is a basic nutrient of the human body and is critical to human life.
Good hydration can assist in preventing or treating ailments such as:
Memory problems Management of Diabetes
Constipation Dizziness
Heart Disease Poor oral health
Kidney stones Pressure ulcers/skin conditions
Low blood pressure Urinary infections & incontinence

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Common signs of dehydration are:
Skin that has less elasticity than normal
Not passing urine
Urine that has an odour
Urine being dark in colour
Sleepiness
Headaches
Impatience
Lack of concentration
Try to drink little and often or at least once an hour. Current government guidelines suggest 6-8 glasses of water (about 1.2 litres) a day.

3. KEEPING HYDRATED…cont.