How to Get a Person Living with Dementia to Drink More?

Okay readers of the Alzheimer's Reading Room its time to provide some insight, advice, and suggestions for a fellow caregiver. She needs our help.By Bob DeMarco +Alzheimer's Reading RoomIn the comments section of the article New Year's Resolution - Be a Guide our reader Karen asks:How can you guide a dementia patient to hydrate?This is an on going battle especially since they have frequent UTI's.Having them drink more fluids is torture.Any suggestions to guide them?Saint John the EvangelistThe Patron Saint of Caregivers Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's (5 Best Tests)What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and DementiaAlzheimer's Communication Tip, No More Blah Blah BlahHow to Listen to an Alzheimer's PatientLearning How to Communicate with Someone Suffering From Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's World Bang Your Head Against the WallThe Combination of Aricept and Namenda Helps Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients___________________________________Although the word seems harsh, I actually understand what you mean when you use the word "torture".I am pretty confident that readers can help you with some ideas and suggestions on this very common problem.How to get an Alzheimer's patient to drink?The best solution I found was to use very small glasses. About a 4 ounce glass or smaller. They were easier for my mother to hold, and lighter.I wouldn't ask my mother to drink. I would just hold out the glass in front of her eyes. Normally she might say, wh...
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