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How can i get my grandma to drink more liquid? her doctor took her off diuretic but still worries.
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Make it appealing: Talk to your grandma about what drinks she prefers. Also encourage her to eat foods that have high fluid content like melon, grapes, plums, etc.
Answered 6/25/2013
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