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Seniors face many potential health issues, however, one health issue that is more common than many think is dehydration.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't
have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.” This primarily affects young children and the elderly.
Hydration for health reports that dehydration is a prominent cause of hospitalization for seniors and one of the ten most
frequent diagnoses responsible for hospitalization in the United-States. Symptoms include; extreme thirst, less frequent
urination, dark-colored urine, fatigue, dizziness, and confusion. Sometimes dehydration is due to a lack of drink water,
however, it can also be the result of more serious medical issues.
The elderly should be especially cautious of their fluid intake when suffering from the following health issues; Diarrhea,
vomiting, fever, excessive sweating,excessive urination, diabetes.It is important for those in caretaker positions to be
aware of how much water intake the senior(s) they are watching are consuming. It is especially important to watch during health issues stated above.
An easy way to help promote hydration is to have a reusable water bottle around for easy access. Having a refillable water bottle will remind seniors to drink water. It is important that they drink water regularly even if they are not thirsty. Unfortunately there is no magic number to tell exactly how much water a person should drink everyday because everyone is different. A good rule of thumb is about 8 cups of water a day.
Helpful Links:
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
Hydration for Health: https://www.h4hinitiative.com/everyday-hydration/how-your-needs-change-over-time/hydration-and-elderly
Seniors face many potential health issues, however, one health issue that is more common than many think is dehydration.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't
have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.” This primarily affects young children and the elderly.
Hydration for health reports that dehydration is a prominent cause of hospitalization for seniors and one of the ten most
frequent diagnoses responsible for hospitalization in the United-States. Symptoms include; extreme thirst, less frequent
urination, dark-colored urine, fatigue, dizziness, and confusion. Sometimes dehydration is due to a lack of drink water,
however, it can also be the result of more serious medical issues.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't
have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.” This primarily affects young children and the elderly.
Hydration for health reports that dehydration is a prominent cause of hospitalization for seniors and one of the ten most
frequent diagnoses responsible for hospitalization in the United-States. Symptoms include; extreme thirst, less frequent
urination, dark-colored urine, fatigue, dizziness, and confusion. Sometimes dehydration is due to a lack of drink water,
however, it can also be the result of more serious medical issues.
The elderly should be especially cautious of their fluid intake when suffering from the following health issues; Diarrhea,
vomiting, fever, excessive sweating,excessive urination, diabetes.It is important for those in caretaker positions to be
aware of how much water intake the senior(s) they are watching are consuming. It is especially important to watch during health issues stated above.
vomiting, fever, excessive sweating,excessive urination, diabetes.It is important for those in caretaker positions to be
aware of how much water intake the senior(s) they are watching are consuming. It is especially important to watch during health issues stated above.
An easy way to help promote hydration is to have a reusable water bottle around for easy access. Having a refillable water bottle will remind seniors to drink water. It is important that they drink water regularly even if they are not thirsty. Unfortunately there is no magic number to tell exactly how much water a person should drink everyday because everyone is different. A good rule of thumb is about 8 cups of water a day.
Helpful Links:
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
Hydration for Health: https://www.h4hinitiative.com/everyday-hydration/how-your-needs-change-over-time/hydration-and-elderly
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
Hydration for Health: https://www.h4hinitiative.com/everyday-hydration/how-your-needs-change-over-time/hydration-and-elderly
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