Those dog days of summer are quickly approaching. As the temperature rises, many residents in nursing homes can easily become dehydrated. Here are some quick tips to make hydration a fun time for all care partners!
· Ice Pops make a cool treat to enjoy especially during those times everyone is outside on the courtyard enjoying the sun.
· Watermelon can be a tasty treat as well a fantastic way to add hydration to the afternoon. Seed spitting contest are an added plus!
· Smoothies: these treats are easy to make. Just take a blender of ice and a fruit of choice and blend away. Fruit juice can be substituted for the fruit as well.
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