Residents of Lee Manor, a long-term care facility in Owen Sound, have their sights set on a world record. On March 16th Lee Manor joined more than 700 other facilities and hospitals from around the world in an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest simultaneous tea party.
The "Global Tea Party" is part of the annual Nutrition and Hydration Week celebration which highlights nutrition and hydration as an important part of quality care in health and social care settings.
According to the British Nutrition Foundation, adequate hydration is crucial to physical and mental well-being, and older people are vulnerable to dehydration due to physiological changes in the ageing process. Age-related changes include a reduced sensation of thirst, and this may be more pronounced in those with
Alzheimer’s disease or in those that have suffered a stroke. Thirst in older people may not be relied on as an indicator of dehydration.
That's where knowledgeable care comes in - assuring that the frail elderly are reminded and encouraged to enjoy nutritious, appealing food and drink in a safe and comfortable environment.
Lee Manor is a County-owned and operated long-term care facility in Owen Sound and is home to 150 residents.