Dehydration in Seniors: Warning Signs and Creative Ways to Increase Fluid Intake
Dehydration in seniors is a serious risk because the natural sense of thirst diminishes with age, and certain medications act as diuretics. Warning signs include dark urine, sudden confusion, dizziness, fatigue, and dry mouth. To increase fluid intake, caregivers should offer high-water foods (like watermelon and soups), set regular hydration alarms, provide small cups of […]