โ ๏ธ Heatwave conditions are set to return, and itโs important to keep our loved ones with dementia well hydrated.
Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia, even in milder weather, so itโs important to take extra caution when temperature soar.
If you have a loved one living with dementia, take note of these ways to support them in the heat:
Leave beakers or jugs of water in easy reach. This is especially important for people with limited mobility, who arenโt able to get up and make themselves a drink.
Make drinking easier. Try a brightly coloured cup or straw to draw attention. Make sure the beaker is within line of sight, and not too heavy or an odd shape.
Share a drink together. Have a cup of tea or a soft drink with the person, and make sure they're drinking during mealtimes.
Leave prompts and reminders. Try leaving notes out for your loved one or putting up notices around the house. You could also set up a phone reminder or set an alarm clock.
Offer high-water content foods. Supplement water and other drinks with foods that are high in fluids. Some good options include soup, cucumber and fruit like melon.
Try offering something that feels like a treat. Ice lollies and ice cream are cooling and have a high water content, while Jelly Drops are 95% water and designed to help you stay hydrated.
๐ข Please share so we can keep everyone living with dementia safe and hydrated in the heat.
Thank @PDSA_HQ (manchester) for doing our mollys ๐ถ dental surgery today she is now home and sleeping, donating again in 2 weeks all the staff are wonderful and answered all my questions
Dew points are still around 14ยฐC but the drop will begin soon as this band of showery rain pushes away and you'll really notice the fresher feel into the afternoon and we should be looking at around 7-8ยฐC by 4-5pm. Finally the dog will get a walk.
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There is still some uncertainty on how far NW the heat from France gets, so there will be some variations on these values on the daily forecasts. Tuesday looked the hottest day, but now it's Wednesday or Thursday. Going to be awful for sleeping at night and very muggy.
TUE - Hot & sunny. Humid. Max 30-32ยฐC Min 18ยฐC
WED - More sunny spells & very hot & humid. Max 31-33ยฐC Min 19ยฐC
THU - Uncomfortably hot with sunny spells & the added risk of thunderstorms breaking out ๐ค. Sweaty as ๐คฌ. Max 32-36ยฐC Min 21ยฐC
Dew points 17-20ยฐC which will make it feel unpleasant.
FRI - Likely to see a change as temperatures drop and we see sunshine & thundery showers develop. Still muggy. Max 26ยฐC Min 16ยฐC
#heatwave
๐จ A Greater Manchester resident has received an email claiming they will receive a home visit to check smoke alarms are fitted and working, with a ยฃ500 charge for homes without a working alarm.
This is a scam. We do not charge for our home fire safety visits (Home Fire Safety Assessments) or for any smoke alarms we fit as part of the visits.
If you have received a similar email, please report to Citizens Advice consumer helpline: 0808 223 1133
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FRIDAY
Once early mist or low-cloud clears it will be another fantastic day with widespread sunshine. It will be notably warmer as winds will be much lighter. UV levels close to 5 now so medium, with the sun as strong as mid-August.
Max 18-20ยฐC Min 4ยฐC
๐จ๐จ The BBC have revealed the cast for the first ever full-length series of The CELEBRITY Apprentice, coming later this year, to celebrate 20 years of the show.
The celebrities taking part in #TheApprentice are:
๐๐ผ Alexandra Burke
๐๐ผ Danny Miller
๐๐ผ Gethin Jones
๐๐ผ Jordan Banjo
๐๐ผ Kay Burley
๐๐ผ Maddie Grace Jepson
๐๐ผ Max Balegde
๐๐ผ Sheli McCoy
๐๐ผ DJ Spoony
๐๐ผ Richie Anderson,
๐๐ผ Laura Smyth
๐๐ผ Toni Laites