Thirst for Knowledge: A Hydration Education Program for Geriatrics
Duquesne University
Summary
The purpose of this project is to determine the impact of hydration education on participant knowledge and water intake for residents in the independent living unit at Cornwall Manor. Therefore, we aim to look at the impact of education as a tool to improve overall hydration among the geriatric population.
Description
"Thirst for Knowledge" program, integrated the educational aspect and improving the variety and accessibility of hydrating drinks, is designed to promote successful aging in place, and health management in the independent living residents at Cornwall Manor. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of education-based hydration on knowledge and water intake of the participating geriatric population.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 60+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: Be a current resident at Cornwall Manor in the independent living unit Understand English Be literate to 5th grade level and up Ages 60+ years old Self report that they do not have a diagnosis of heart failure, dialysis, end stage renal failure and/or Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) Have the ability to drink thin liquids Be their own legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with a diagnosis of heart failure, dialysis, end-stage renal failure and/or Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) will be excluded. Th…
Interventions
- BehavioralEducation with a regular hydration opportunity
The intervention consists of a total of 4 educational sessions. At the first educational session, the topics that will be covered will be the prevalence of dehydration in older adults and the biological reasons why dehydration affects older adults more than younger adults. Subsequent sessions will cover the following topics: the signs and symptoms of dehydration are and how to look for them within yourself and others, benefits of water, different drinks, why water is the most hydrating drink, the recommended amount of water to consume, how to calculate the water intake based on your weight, helpful tips and tricks that can be used to increase water intake. In addition to the educational sessions, there will be weekly hydration happy hours held at Cornwall Manor. The hydration happy hour will include a recipe book for different hydrating drink mixtures, and flavor combinations, and cups of different hydrating drinks for the participants to try.
Location
- Cornwall ManorCornwall, Pennsylvania