{"id":285040,"date":"2018-09-06T00:15:11","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T00:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merindab.com\/private\/2018\/09\/06\/man-creates-edible-water-jelly-drops-to-help\/"},"modified":"2018-09-06T00:15:11","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T00:15:11","slug":"man-creates-edible-water-jelly-drops-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merindab.com\/private\/2018\/09\/06\/man-creates-edible-water-jelly-drops-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Creates Edible Water \u201cJelly Drops\u201d to Help Dementia Patients Stay Hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Man Creates Edible Water \u201cJelly Drops\u201d to Help Dementia Patients Stay Hydrated<\/a><\/p>\n

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London-based student Lewis Hornby is a grandson on a mission. When he noticed that his dementia-afflicted grandmother was having trouble staying hydrated, he came up with Jelly Drops\u2014bite-sized pods of edible water<\/a> that look just like tasty treats.<\/p>\n

Each of these colorful \u201ccandies\u201d is made up of mostly water, with gelling agents and electrolytes making up just 10% of their composition. Available in a rainbow of colors and presented in packaging reminiscent of a box of chocolates, Jelly Drops are an easy and engaging way to avoid dehydration\u2014a common problem for those suffering from degenerative neurological diseases.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very easy for people with dementia to become dehydrated,\u201d he explains<\/a>. \u201cMany no longer feel thirst, don\u2019t know how to quench thirst, or don\u2019t have the dexterity to drink.\u201d With this in mind, Hornby set out to find a solution. In addition to seeking advice from psychologists and doctors, he opted to \u201cexperience\u201d life with dementia himself through the use of virtual reality tools and a week in a care home.<\/p>\n

Once he was familiar with what dementia patients need, he brainstormed what they want. \u201cFrom my observations, people with dementia find eating much easier than drinking. Even still, it can be difficult to engage and encourage them to eat. I found the best way to overcome this is to offer them a treat! This format excites people with dementia, they instantly recognize it and know how to interact with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Case in point? Hornby\u2019s own grandmother\u2019s reaction: \u201cWhen first offered, grandma ate seven Jelly Drops in 10 minutes, the equivalent to a cup full of water\u2014something that would usually take hours and require much more assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Man Creates Edible Water \u201cJelly Drops\u201d to Help Dementia Patients Stay Hydrated seandotpolitics: London-based student Lewis Hornby is a grandson on a mission. When he noticed that his dementia-afflicted grandmother was having trouble staying hydrated, he came up with Jelly Drops\u2014bite-sized pods of edible water that look just like tasty treats. Each of these colorful … <\/p>\n

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