Hydration

  • Author: L Kelly
  • Level: Advanced
  • Study time: 33 mins
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Lesson series
Good hydration is critical to overall health and wellbeing. This course clearly explains why hydration matters, how to maintain fluid balance, recognise dehydration signs, and practical ways to increase fluid intake safely. Gain essential knowledge to support better hydration practices.
  • Video time: 33 mins
  • Quiz: 1
  • Assessment: 1
Lesson series

Why this course?

Water is essential for every system in your body. Understanding the signs of dehydration—such as headaches, tiredness, and confusion—helps prevent serious health complications. Learn practical strategies to encourage regular hydration, the risks of dehydration, and situations requiring fluid restrictions. This knowledge ensures better care and wellbeing.
Meet the instructor

Leigh Kelly

Leigh Kelly is a New Zealand Registered Nurse who has been working with the elderly and disabled since 1974. Her ADN focused on young physically disabled.

She has been a Charge Nurse at Kenepuru and Greenlane Hospitals Continuing Care Wards, owned her own dementia specific rest home and worked and managed rest homes.

She also has vast experience as a RN in continuing care facilities. 
Patrick Jones - Course author