Hydration in Older People

Health and Wellbeing for People We Support

Hydration in Older People

Provider: NHS elfh

This programme has been designed to increase your knowledge and confidence in assessing an older person’s hydration needs and minimising their risk of poor hydration in a person-centred way.

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