Millard House Care Home Celebrates Hydration and Nutrition Week

Millard House Care Home is marking Nutrition and Hydration Week with a range of fun activities including tastings, cocktail/mocktail of the day to teach residents and raise awareness about their own nutrition and hydration.

The primary goal is to emphasise the significance of proper hydration and nutrition in maintaining overall wellbeing, with a key emphasis on increasing awareness and embracing to the idea that “We are what we eat and drink”, and how a healthy diet of food and drinks can have a positive benefit on your body, mind and mood.

With approximately three million people in the UK at risk of malnutrition, supporting this awareness week is vitally important to educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and wellbeing. Nutrition and Hydration Week serves as an opportunity to educate ,promote healthy practices and nutrition habits for overall health and quality of life in our care home environment , and Millard House has introduced weekly themes!

Mocktail Monday
Tasting Tuesday
Water Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Fruity Friday
Smoothie Saturday
St Patrick day Sunday .

The proof of the pudding really was in the eating and drinking , with residents commenting :

“ I really enjoyed trying out the different juices , its a great way to stay hydrated and refreshed”
“I Loved the tasting sessions .the variety of drinks and snacks provided was fantastic”
“ I appreciate the effort put into promoting this event “

Registered Home Manager Mishell Perez said: “It’s wonderful to see our Residents embracing Nutrition and Hydration Week, trying out and enjoying healthy foods, we will continue to explore more healthier lifestyle choices here at Millard House.”