Quench - Keeping the elderly hydrated

  • Isaac Watson
Dehydration is one of the root causes of loneliness and isolation among seniors over the age of 65. It was found that 6.7% of all hospital patients, over the age of 65, were diagnosed with dehydration when admitted to hospital in the USA. That’s roughly 2.7 million seniors. This is because as you age your brains ability to tell you when you are thirsty diminishes (Medscape, 2017). Quench is a vacuum insulated flask designed to get elderly people drinking enough fluids. The built in alert system uses personalised and customizable audio messages to remind the user to drink and take their medication at set intervals. With quench the user can monitor their fluid intake using the integrated measuring scales system. The scales weigh the flask and translate the measurement into a visual reading from full to empty. This allows the user to quickly identify how much liquid is left inside the sealed vessel. Quench can hold a range of different liquids up to 400ml, keeping the liquid hot for 8 hours and cold for 16. With user centred ergonomics the flask’s features are designed for people with a range of cognitive and motor impairments. A strap and clip for carrying hands free, large easy to operate buttons and a flask that feels streamline and comfortable in the hand, Quench is the perfect solution for the growing issues surrounding dehydration and the elderly. Regain your freedom and independence with Quench.