Jelly Drops?

[ButSpringDidNotKnow]

Are these worth using? My parent will not drink unless actually given the drink and encouraged to drink, and then gets annoyed at being 'nagged'.

Anything is worth a try especially in this weather

No, or at least no better than a pot of rowntrees/Hartleys jelly or making your own.

The volume of them is basically the volume of water in them, so imagine filling a glass with them, it's a silly amount.

You have to have loads to get a significant volume of liquid and they’re not cheap (and not very nice either imo)

Have a read of this thread, there are some good ideas on there www.mumsnet.com/talk/elderly_parents/5372086-tips-for-getting-liquid-into-dementia-adult?reply=145666666

I’ve used them for my mum and dad to up their fluid. Yes they are expensive but any extra fluid is good for them when they aren’t very mobile and don’t get up enough to make themselves drinks.

I just got some for my dad. There’s less water content in than I’d realised. Not really worth it (for him anyway) as it’s a small amount of fluid in each pack in comparison to recommended fluid intake. Plus he didn’t seem to like them anyway 😁

They have pretty short best before dates.

No. Not really. Very little fluid and very expensive.

I wasn't convinced. You've confirmed my scepticism.

You can have a go at making your own, there’s plenty of recipes on line. Then at least you know what’s going into them.