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Facts About Senior Dehydration Plus Giveaway

Facts About Senior Dehydration Plus Giveaway

I have mentioned a few times over the past month and a half that our garden has been suffering because of the sweltering heat here in Utah. Like many of you I find myself suffering too and I have to limit my time outside. I seek refuge in any air conditioned space and I drink plenty of water. I am grateful we have air conditioning in our home. When Bay Alarm Medical reached out to me about the importance of staying hydrated I invited them to be my guest. They are sharing the important Facts about Senior Dehydration plus a Giveaway. Although this post is directed to seniors, it is just as important for any age and for your pets as well to keep hydrated.

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Facts About Senior Dehydration

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As a caregiver or loved one of an elderly family member, keeping track of medications and watching for signs of illness can sometimes seem like a full time job. Even so, there is one more health concern you need to watch for: senior dehydration. Dehydration in seniors can be more problematic than dehydration in younger people.

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Why Seniors Become Dehydrated
Senior dehydration has several causes. First, as one ages, their sense of thirst typically declines — just like other senses. Because of this, they may not drink as much water as they once did. In addition, some of the medications they take, such as diuretics, can cause dehydration. Other medications can make seniors sweat more, too.
A lack of mobility can also lead to dehydration as some seniors can find it difficult to get up and go to the kitchen for a drink of water. Other seniors may rely on caregivers to provide them with water. Sometimes, even the most attentive caregiver can’t sense when a senior needs something to drink.

Finally, as the body becomes older, it is not uncommon to lose some kidney function, which makes it more difficult for the body to conserve fluids.

Why Senior Dehydration is a Serious Issue
Dehydration happens when a person uses more water than they are taking in. In mild cases, dehydration can lead to having difficulty in eliminating bodily waste and elevated body temperature.
In more serious cases, dehydration causes confusion, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and even bedsores if the older adult is bedridden. In severe cases, dehydration can lead to death.

Currently, studies show that over a billion dollars is spent each year on hospitalizations that are caused by dehydration, all of which were completely avoidable. In fact, up to 48% of older adults that are transported to the hospital test positive for dehydration, and up to 30% of patients in long-term care facilities have been shown to be suffering from dehydration as well.

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How to Prevent Dehydration in Seniors
Most people have heard that everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water a day. The truth is, there is no scientific evidence behind this at all. The amount of water a person needs each day varies widely from person to person. Some of the factors depend on the size of person, their activity level, and their diet.
While water certainly does come from the tap, most people get a great deal of their water intake from food. For example, some fruits such as watermelon, and foods like soup are made up mostly of water.

To ensure that your loved one is getting enough water on a daily basis, you will want to provide them access to water and other fluids throughout the day. If your loved one has high blood pressure, make sure any soups or broth you give them are low in sodium. Similarly, if your loved one has diabetes, make sure any fruits you give them do not affect their insulin levels.

Perhaps the safest way to help seniors stay hydrated is to monitor their fluid intake by refilling a water bottle several times during the day.

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Watch for the Signs of Dehydration
Signs of dehydration in seniors can be a little more difficult to see than in younger people. Some clear signs to watch for include:
• Lack of urine output or dark urine
• Confusion
• Dry mouth
• Sunken eyes
When it comes to senior health, it is sometimes necessary as loved ones to step up and take a more proactive role in your family member’s health care. This includes watching for signs of dehydration. With a little planning, this is one health issue that can be easily stopped before it starts or becomes life threatening. Skin turgor, or your skin’s elasticity, is an indicator used by health professionals to determine if fluid loss or dehydration is present in patients.

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  1. Sue M. (@batchild100) says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I learned that they offer an automatic fall detection service that will automaically place a call to alert authorities if you’ve fallen down.

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  2. emma kinsey says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    that it is important to drink water foir ouyr health

    Reply
  3. Judy Schechter says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I’ve tried leaving comments but they aren’t showing up! I will try one more time: I learned that they won Best Medical Alert Provider of 2015, and that they have nationwide coverage, which is awesome!

    Reply
  4. Mary Dolan Flaherty says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Great information. I especially like the bit about pulling your skin and testing its elasticity. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Natasha Edwards says

    August 6, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Staying hydrated is vital for everyone.xx

    Reply
  6. Pamela says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    I learned that filling the bottle twice a day fulfills your daily water requirement.

    Reply
  7. Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    With a touch of a button Bay Alarm emergency trained operators can contact family, friends, neighbors or 911. What a great service.

    Reply
  8. Anna says

    August 4, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    A study conducted in long-term care facility found that 31 percent of the residents were dehydrated. A similar study revealed that 48% of aging adults that were brought into the hospital after receiving emergency treatment showed signs of dehydration in their lab results.

    Reply
  9. denise low says

    August 3, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    I learned that older people needs to drink more water.

    Reply
  10. Nataile Brown says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    I learned that they’re a company that provides medical alarm systems and that they’re backed by the nation’s most reliable 24-hour emergency call center. I’m not a senior yet but am disabled and live alone. I like that this service can only cost $23.95 per month too. Nice! 🙂

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  11. Linda says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    working with the seniors 26 yrs. I am now retired. Fluids, food, and meds. are some of the main issues. Too often meds. will effect the fluid intake. Med. are another concern; family if available need to check now on them to make sure if there is health changes the senior is not over medicated and sometimes that factor is over looked with health changes. Thanks for the post and helping others with senior care

    Reply
  12. Karen Nadeau says

    July 28, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I learned that being hydrated is a major problem as you get older.

    Reply
  13. veronica lee says

    July 28, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I, too, didn’t know that dehydration was a senior problem. Pinned.

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  14. Carla S says

    July 27, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    I learned they will help you 24 hours a day.

    Reply
  15. DJ says

    July 26, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    I like that they will contact family and friends for you in an emergency.

    Reply
  16. Dana Matthews says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I learned that the pricing is not nearly as much as I expected it to be.

    Reply
  17. auntiepatch69 says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    I didn’t know that dehydration was such a senior problem.

    Reply
  18. Simple Nature Decor says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Hey Katie, Link this sweet post giveaway to Fabulous Friday! Its sure to be a hit..

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  19. Karena says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Katie there are so many helpful choices at Bay Alarm Medical for Seniors and this water bottle looks amazing!
    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  20. Lavender Dreams says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    What a great article and good giveaway….that I would love to win. I’m retired living in Florida and carry water everywhere I go! Hugs, Diane

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  21. andiperullo says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Staying hydrated is vital for everyone!

    Reply
  22. Alina says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    I learned that several times throughout the year they partner up to give to charity and serve to others. One of them is the Making Life Easier for Our Vets Partner: Purple Heart Homes®. This company is amazing! I love that they give back.

    Reply
  23. Ann Cluck says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Automatic Fall Detection with this alarm system is very important to me. My husband just spent a week in hospital because he fell and fractured 5 ribs, punctured and collapsed a lung. Part of his problem is low blood pressure. This can be caused by dehydration. I try to keep him hydrated all day. However, it is difficult to do.

    Reply
  24. Janine Huldie says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Thank you so much, Katie for sharing this very important information here today and the giveaway, too!! Xoxo 😉

    Reply

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