Important Tips for the Elderly to Prevent Hydration

The German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine confirmed that the elderly are more susceptible to dehydration during the summer, due to the decline in the feeling of thirst with age.

Dehydration Problems

The association explained that dehydration increases the risk of dehydration in the elderly, which can be observed through sudden changes in urine such as a decrease in the amount of urine and a change in its color to dark yellow, as well as weight loss.

Symptoms of dehydration also include dry skin, dry mouth, cracked lips, muscle cramps, headache, nausea, and inward-looking eyes.

Low blood pressure

Dehydration can also increase the effect of some medications such as blood pressure-lowering medications and beta-blockers, which many vascular patients take.

This can lead to a severe drop in blood pressure, which can be observed through symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and emaciation.

It can also become more dangerous when taking diuretics.

Important tips for prevention

To avoid these risks, the elderly should drink enough fluids throughout the day, at a rate of no less than a liter and a half, and to avoid forgetting, they should drink a glass of water every hour, and water, unsweetened tea, and diluted juices are the best drinks.

It is also useful to eat foods rich in water, such as watermelon and cucumber.

It is also important to weigh the body daily and monitor urine, in order to notice any sudden changes in time.