Feb 29 (edited) in 馃えGeneral discussion馃え
Hydration in Older Adults
According to a recent National Institutes of Health study, eBioMedicine examines how adults who stay well-hydrated may be healthier and develop fewer chronic conditions.
Hydration is one of those things most of us don't think about. If we are thirsty, we drink. Simple, right, but not for everyone.
It may be more difficult for older people to get enough fluid. As we age, we do not have the same sense of thirst, and the body naturally has less water. Water is vital for a healthy body.
Here are a few tips to improve hydration:
Start first thing in the morning, taking little sips throughout the day. Use an attractive, comfortable vessel to hold; it can go with you.
Mix it up by adding flavor to the water, but be mindful of too much sugar鈥攁 splash of fruit juice and just enough flavored water with a slice of fruit馃崑 will do the trick.
Add foods high in water馃挦, such as watermelon馃崏, celery馃, or cucumber馃.
If someone is living with a chronic condition such as heart failure, always check with your HCP before increasing hydration.
"Water is the only drink for a wise man."- Henry David Thoreau.
1
1 comment
Hydration in Older Adults
