A Man Invented Candy To Help The Elderly Stay Hydrated and He Is My Hero

Sometimes you just find a story that tugs at your heart strings. This is one of those stories.

Today I learnt about @JellyDrops_ a creative invention by entrepreneur Lewis Hornby in response to his grandmother’s struggle with #dehydration & #dementia https://t.co/XSa3B8MpK5 90% water with electrolytes, sugar-free, vegan, suitable for a range of diets. Taste good too 😊 pic.twitter.com/uk7uOwDhCi

— Jane Townson OBE (@drjanetownson) September 17, 2019

Lewis Hornby worried about his grandmother, Pat. Dehydration had made her very sick, and he vowed to help her stay healthy and hydrated.

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Dehydration is a huge problem in the elderly. It is an even bigger problem for the person with dementia who forgets to drink water throughout the day. It can be extremely dangerous if not corrected quickly.

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Lewis knew about this problem, so he came up with the idea for Jelly Drops to help combat it.

At the lab for a tasting session! pic.twitter.com/pk6Bouc4nf

— Jelly Drops (@JellyDrops_) January 31, 2019

Jelly Drops look like bright pieces of candy, so they are appealing to the elderly person who suffers from dementia, but they are actually filled with water and electrolytes.

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Jelly Drops are the perfect size for the elderly dementia patient to grasp in their hands, and they are filled with the perfect amount of water.

Jelly Drops are #hydrating treats that empower people with #dementia to hydrate more often and independently. Coming soon! #myfirstTweet pic.twitter.com/jSVMoivgH1

— Jelly Drops (@JellyDrops_) January 31, 2019

When Lewis tested them, they worked really well. So well, in fact, Pat was able to eat 7 of them in 10 minutes. That is the same as drinking a full glass of water.

Pat eating 7 drops in 10 minutes – the equivalent to a cup full of water! This would usually take hours and require much more assistance. pic.twitter.com/LxILvONqG4

— Jelly Drops (@JellyDrops_) January 31, 2019

That is called success!

Factory visit to test out the latest #JellyDrops packaging pic.twitter.com/stN8OEfucr

— Jelly Drops (@JellyDrops_) April 15, 2019

These will, hopefully, be on the market soon, so everyone can benefit from their amazing power to get the elderly to stay hydrated!

Watch the video below of Lewis testing the Jelly Drops successfully on his grandmother.