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So why should you consider using a hot water boiler rather than just boiling the kettle? Well, having the ability to dispense boiling hot water at the touch of a button can provide convenience for any office. Plus, with the up to date technology, hot water dispensers are now even more affordable and energy efficient.

Only 2 types of drink are strongly recommended for children by health professionals; those are water and milk. For school age children, water is ideal as it is a great way to hydrate, is calorie-free and tooth kind. Knowing when you are thirsty doesn't come naturally; children have to learn this behaviour. Children's higher total body water content and higher respiratory and metabolic rate makes them more vulnerble to the risk of dehydration compared with adults. So children need to be 'taught' to drink frequently and healthily for optimum performance.

One of the main dangers as we age is that the thirst mechanism just doesn’t kick in when it should. Elderly people, especially those with dementia, can easily become dehydrated and in turn become even more confused. This Fact Sheet has been produced for nurses, carers and others involved in the welfare of elderly people especially vulnerable older people in nursing homes or hospitals and as a reminder about the need for proper hydration at all times.