Stories From Our Community

Myself and my husband are in love with what you are doing and what you have created gives us so much confidence that he is having fluid intake through the jelly drops and keeping himself hydrated.  Most importantly Fred loves them.

Peter has Parkinson’s Disease and is also prone to have a very low blood pressure. He can be reluctant to drink and these sweets are the perfect answer. They are pleasant to take and far easier to give than numerous glasses of water during the night.

He had many times when early in the morning when he was near collapse ..... very frightening because his blood pressure had dropped considerably but I’m happy these incidents are now very few and far between and I think it is down to Jelly Drops. It’s not coincidence. I would thoroughly recommend them. 

Results from our Jelly Drops trial at Belong Crewe. Made with 95% water, they help customers boost water intake independently. Feedback included: “Pleasant tasting” and “Fabulous idea, with me not being able to hold things easily these were great to hold”.

- Belong Villages

My mum has Dementia and her fluid intake was becoming a issue, a friend saw these and thought we would give them a try ....

WOW!! My mum loves the bright colours, the smell and the texture, her water intake has increased and she looks forward to getting them, when she sees the packet, she says "oh I will be having one of those sweeties then" and laughs which is just a joy to see!!

I would HIGHLY recommend these to anyone in my mums position its the best decision we ever made! Thanks for bringing colour and cheeky laughter back from my mum 💗  #jellydropsweetietime.

- MS

The jelly drops are amazing and such a fantastic idea, my Grandma who suffers from alzheimer's loves them. Over the last month my Grandma has been very poorly and we have struggled to get her to eat and drink anything. Now she is starting to get better but we are still struggling to get her to eat and drink like she should.

Since we have received our order I am absolutely over the moon to say my Grandma is loving eating the jelly drops and even asking for more when she has finished eating one.

What you have done for my family and many others out there is amazing and we are so grateful thank you.

My husband, Jonathan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s seven years ago. He lives at home with me and I have three Carer’s to help.

Even with this level of one to one attention, pre Jelly Drops, it was impossible to keep him sufficiently hydrated. He would refuse all drinks for a whole day. I tried every drink you can think of.

To begin with we tried offering him Jelly Drops and leaving the box of Jelly Drops open beside him, he immediately accepted them and did then just help himself. But he also started playing with them.

If we put the lid down after he had eaten quite a few he got frustrated because he could see them through the plastic but couldn’t get them. Now we put six in a deep bowl so they don’t roll or slip away and top the bowl up as he eats them.

Interestingly he is now more willing to accept a drink. Such a brilliant idea.

You have solved a serious, life threatening problem which has enabled me to improve the daily life of my husband and made the Carers feel that they are being more successful at taking care of him

- PT

Have you heard of Jelly Drops? They contain 300ml of water per drop, boosting hydration. And even better - they look, and taste like sweets! Hydration is key, we 100% recommend!

- W Manor

I have followed you since the start of your journey and could not wait for these to become available to buy.

My mum has Multiple sclerosis and because of this she also has dementia.

She has stopped wanting to drink she went of tea and juice and my dad could only get her to have sips of water, which then caused her to dehydrate and had constant urine infections.

When we ordered her first lot of Jelly Drops mum ate them with no problem at all and within the first week had started passing urine again. She has not had an infection since starting jelly drops which is amazing.

Sometimes mum eats them by themselves and some times she has them with sponge cake which she loves.

I do not think you need to change any thing about them they are a great size and the flavours are good too.

Can not thank you all enough. What jelly drops can actually do and change a persons life.

- Tracy Grace

Don is loving his Jelly Drops. Such a fantastic and fun way to increase his fluid intake.

- Forest Health Care

My lovely sister has a big smile when she sees the box open. Now she is so frail and isn’t eating or drinking much. My two Nieces are amazing with her she is like a Queen in her Bedroom were she stays and feels secure.

I get her Jelly Drops so she can get some kind of fluid . I think they are such a great idea so I thank you so much for what you have done.

- Bernie Jamieson

We are so excited to be able to offer our residents the opportunity to experience Jelly Drops here at Cavendish Park!! The bright colours, textures and mouth watering flavours really do make a huge difference to our residents living on our Memory Care Community 🧡💛💚💙💜💓

Here is our beautiful Lil choosing her flavours for today 👀💕 

- Cavendish Park Care Home

Mum absolutely loves them, she usually has a few in the morning then some more after her tea. Mum was asked if she'd like one and she replied she'd have two.

She can't always find her words so it was lovely to hear such a clear response. She manages really well with picking the sweets out of the tray and will name the colour she is going to pick. Thank you so much for having such a fabulous idea.

- CW

Thank you Jelly Drops, you have one happy customer! These jelly drops were designed to increase water intake for the elderly or dementia sufferers. I have been on an 18 month waiting list to try them as demand is so high! So pleased Nana really likes them 😍

- E Rowbottom

We have been lucky enough to get our hands on some Jelly Drops!💧🍊🍓🍋  Jelly Drops are designed to increase fluid intake and we have been eagerly awaiting their arrival! 🥳

- LL Residential Home

My dad loving the new @JellyDrops_ helping to boost his daily water intake. Great idea, great new product, making life with #dementia easier. Helping to stop dehydration. #dementiasucks

This is from mum's 90th Birthday!

Mum absolutely loves them. They are amazing and I cannot thank you enough for making these. They have changed her life. My mum is 90 years old and has Dementia and it's getting worse. She does forget to drink but these top her up.

- J Powis, November 2020

My lovely Nan on her 102nd birthday earlier this month, enjoying another couple of boxes of Jelly Drops 🥰

I order these online from Australia for my Dad in the UK who has Dementia & he just loves them!

Everything about them - their colour, texture & presentation is appealing plus does the trick regards keeping him hydrated.

My Mum keeps them in the fridge on warm days then takes a few out a time for him to enjoy in the garden. 😊

Help! My husband has found it easier to swallow his medication with Jelly Drops and has become "addicted". I thought we had too many but now we’re on to the last tray...

So these are a big hit! Happier and hydrated Mum #jellydrops @JellyDrops_ #dementia Tangerine @DementiaUK #livingwithdementia.

My mum who has Alzheimer's and lives in a care home has been eating her way through the trays of Jelly Drops that we have bought her. The staff at the home have noticed a marked improvement in her general health and condition. I just want to thank you for getting this product to market.

Phew-weeeee we were all hot hot hot last week. The Jelly Drops arrived just in time for Marj and I to try.

On first pick, they're 'slippy little suckers' to quote Julia Roberts. But you soon get to grips with them.

The results are in: Marj tried three Jelly Drops in a row then decided she wasn't 'for' them (if you're from Stoke you'll know the expression). To be fair she's a chocolate fan through and through. However the next day, 3 Jelly Drops chopped into an ice cream sundae with chocolate muffin pieces, chocolate sauce and sprinkles - they're great. #hydration boosted.

PS I put our name down on a waiting list last year and bought these myself last week, no incentive was taken to post!

From Maud & Mum - Blog, Facebook and Instagram

I’ve been following the development journey of these with great anticipation.

My first order has arrived around 10 minutes ago and after some significant explanation of how sweets have arrived via post, the box is open and he’s tucking in.

He hasn’t touched his water today but if he keeps eating these I know he’ll be getting some water in. Thank you!

We've been sent some colourful, tasty Jelly Drops to try out this week. They're a wonderful idea and help to hydrate people with dementia, who can often forget that they need to keep drinking throughout the day.

The drops are bright and bold, and easy for residents to enjoy independently. The resident were so amused, as the drops exploded in their mouths with a burst of flavour #JellyDrops #Dehydration #Hydration #Dementia

From Summer Fields Care Home

Bought for my mum who is on end of life care, she’s on oxygen constantly and gets a very dry throat especially during the night and on hot days she doesn’t drink enough water but these are an ABSOLUTE hit with her. 💞

I've been following the development, and been on their waiting list... now they've arrived.

Firstly: the product... excellent, exactly what we need, it can be so difficult trying to get fluids into my husband, who has dementia, but he loves these and helps so much with his fluid intake.

Thank you Jelly Drops Team. xx

We are SO excited to have Jelly Drops here at Cavendish Park! 🙏💕

These scrumptious sweets are sugar free and 95% water, helping to prompt and encourage people living with a dementia to improve their fluid intake. 🥳🥳

Inspired by his Grandmother’s love of sweets, inventor Lewis Hornby developed these bright raindrop shaped sweets as an easy way to increase her daily fluids. ❤️🧡💛💚💙

#MemoryCareThatMakesADifference #ContinueBeingMe 

From Cavendish Park Care Home

Brilliant been following since first seeing them managed to get a tray for my nana to try and she loves them and they put our mind at ease for the extra hydration boost.

This week our residents have been trialling Jelly Drops, which help to hydrate people with dementia. Living with dementia means residents can often forget they've had a drink, or not realise they're thirsty. This can lead to dehydration, something that becomes a real risk when the weather warms up.

Jelly Drops are easy to handle and come in six flavours/colour for residents to choose between. Fred announced it was like an 'explosion' in his mouth!

We love that they allow residents to hydrate independently, and with reduced agitation #JellyDrops #Dehydration #Hydration #Dementia

From Langwith Lodge Residential Home

Gran really enjoyed them, she said 'the sweets you got me are delicious'. She is terrible at drinking water usually.

Many thanks to you all for producing such a fantastic product.

My Nan is 96, and although she has no diagnosis is Alzheimer’s or dementia or anything she is quite forgetful and wobbly on her feet and prone to getting infections, she used to drink a billion cups of tea and coffee a day but not anymore.

She loves the Jelly Drops and my mum who cares for my Nan says she leaves them on the table next to her and the colours catch her eye, so whenever she sees her looking at them she encourages her to have one and she really enjoys them!

Finding something, anything to help in any way just a little bit is amazing, we’re so grateful for everything you guys are doing!

Look what just arrived! I have been so excited about these since I heard of them at @alzheimerssoc. 

These fantastic sweets help people at risk of dehydration e.g. people with dementia, stay hydrated in a fun and appealing way.

I can't wait to try them!

From@A0ifeKiely

My mum absolutely loves them. But she is a bit slow in eating them. They are amazing and I cannot thank you enough for making these.

My mum also has Dementia and its getting worse and she does forget to drink. But these top her up.

Many thanks and bless you all for doing what you do.

We are now experimenting with ‘Jelly Drops’ which are sugar and gluten free ‘hydrating sweets’ designed to enable people with dementia to hydrate more and independently. There is a very long waiting list for this product so we are happy to be able to offer them to our Clients. There is 300ml of water plus electrolytes in each tray of 24 drops. We found them tangy and moorish.

From Home Instead Senior Care Rotherham

My grandmother has dementia and fluid intake can be a struggle but she loves sweets! This is a great way of topping up her fluid intake. And more importantly she enjoys them which gives me great reassurance.

Today we have been experimenting with Jelly Drops and it's safe to say our residents loved them.

These amazing little things are designed to look and feel like sweets, but are made up of 95% water and are sugar free, making them perfect for those with dementia and / or at risk of dehydration

Our residents enjoy a lovely sweet treat, and we are happy knowing they are getting their recommended fluid intake - win win!

From Willows Dementia Hub

I ordered jelly drops just to trial with my mum. She too has dementia. However, they came at just the right time as she’d been poorly and wouldn’t drink.

Seeing the sweets she instantly chomped the whole box over a day and a half. So very very helpful.

Love how the Jelly Drops engage with all the senses too. Visually bright, very tasty, nice to feel, nice smell and great sounding sweetie name.

After reading how amazing these Jelly Drops were especially for people with dementia and to help them stayed hydrated and their intake of water I HAD to order my great gran some.

SO HAPPY to say they have gone down a treat! She loves them, had them 1/2 hour and had 3 already! Safe to say I will continue to be ordering these for her.

I genuinely can’t thank you enough for developing these. My husband has Vascular Dementia (moderate stage) and diabetes and forgets about drinking.

I was particularly worried about him during the recent hot weather in June when he was clearly becoming dehydrated. It can be difficult at times to encourage him to drink and these certainly have the potential to help the situation.

We’re taking time introducing them and they’re constantly in reach but, it is so encouraging to see Trev reaching for them and helping himself as and when he wants, Safe in the knowledge they’re not impacting negatively on his blood glucose levels.

Thank you so much.

My Grandad was sceptical at first about the drops - he is 93 and showing signs of dementia so anything new can be hard. However, when we convinced him to try the drops he called them 'little beauties that melt in your mouth'.

At the moment we are unable to visit him as he lives in Merseyside and I live in Surrey and work in a school, so with Covid-19 it just hasn't been possible.

He has carers visit him each day in his flat and they have been asked to encourage him to eat a few Jelly Drops each day and we have Facetime calls with him too, but as with many people his age, each day is different and one day he loves things, the next they are a nuisance.

At the moment he is only eating a few drops each day but we are hoping to build it up and get it into his daily routine to eat more, especially in the hot weather we have had recently! Thank you so much for such a great product and great customer service!

My name is Alice, I was an intensive care nurse. 5 years ago we needed to buy a house with an annexe so that I could look after my mother full time. She has dementia. I provide meals/drinks for my mother throughout the day. Frequently, however, I will pop back into the annexe and my mother is fast asleep and there is a full cup of tea going cold on the table beside her! I could always spot the signs of dehydration. She was less steady on her feet, less cognoscente and just working under par. Last year a dementia specialist visited and told me about Jelly Drops. They were not yet in production. I signed up to the website so that I would be informed when the Jelly drops were available.

Last month (May 2020) we had our first trays of Jelly Drops delivered. I was delighted and also apprehensive. Thankfully they have been a huge success. We have subscribed for monthly deliveries. The weather has been very hot so I keep a tray in the fridge so that they are cold and fresh for my mother. I have found it is easier for our circumstances to pop two jelly drops in a pot along side the medicine pot. My mother has them the same time as her tablets (three times a day). I know they wouldn’t be eaten if I just left the tray of jellies on my mother’s table.

My mother calls them her "Christmas tree decorations" and loves them. I am so happy to have a product that assists and compliments my mother’s hydration needs. Having used them for a month, I have noticed the benefits for my mother. It is reassuring to know that there are no 'baddies' in the drops. They are completely safe. I have now ordered some for my mother in law who is in a nursing home.

My 84 year old mother with Alzheimer's loves them. It is really difficult at times to get her to eat and drink but there is no problem with these.

I think the colours and the shape of the sweets is attractive to her as well as the taste and the fact that they seem to dissolve in the mouth as she has no teeth! It generally takes her about a day to get through a box of them hence I have now subscribed!

Thanking All of you for the successful use by my wife.

I am in the US and if it weren’t for my daughter who lives in Wales I would not have obtained the product to try on my wife.

My wife in one day showed a great improvement and I am hoping that even more will occur. She has gone from not responding with more than a nod or a look to talking and even asking me questions.

Asked her for a smile and she gave me this. Very alert again today.

The staff at Care Facility remarked at how alert she was and responsive to them when questioned. My visits are through the window of her room. Have not been able to go in at this time. Don’t know when we will get to enter facility.