The simple change stopping so many elderly people falling in Hampshire care home

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Elderly people living in a Hampshire care home are less likely to stumble or fall thanks to a remarkably simple scheme that encourages older people to drink more.

Nurses working in West Hampshire CCG area introduced the idea, which uses red coloured glasses to prompt residents to drink water regularly.

Dehydration among older people can lead to a deterioration in mental state, and increase the risk of dizziness and fainting. Staying well hydrated can, on the other hand, help prevent falls as well as reduce urinary infection and improve concentration, memory and reaction time.