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Hydration Among ElderlyBy: Raven Shelton & Stephanie Swanson
What is Dehydration?Occurs when the
body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes
Most common in elderly
What is Water?A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, and
a compound of hydrogen and oxygenWater makes up 75% of one’s body weight3.4 million people die each year from a water
related disease
How Do We Lose Water?Breathing Humidified air
leaves the body Sweat to cool the
body Urinate or have a
bowel movement to rid the body of waste products.
Causes of DehydrationDiarrheaDiabetesVomitingSweatingBurnsInability to drink fluids
Signs & SymptomsThirst Dry mouth, dry tongue
with thick salivaHeadachesDifficulty passing urine
or reduced amounts that are dark yellow
Dizziness that becomes worse on standing
WeaknessSleepiness
Urinary tract infectionsCramping in arms or
legsCrying with no or few
tearsDry, warm skinFlushed faceFeverIrritabilityMalaiseConstipation
Dehydration TreatmentsDrinking lots of fluids Consuming foods and drinks with sodium and
potassium to restore electrolyte balanceSevere dehydration is a medical emergency
and should be treated at the hospital Replenishment of water and electrolytes
through intravenous therapy or oral rehydration therapy
Don’t Like Plain Water?Add lemon slicesCucumber slicesStrawberry slicesOrange slicesCoconut waterANY kind of fruit that you like to give your water a
little bit of flavor!Try to put fruit into a pitcher of water and put it
into your refrigerator to let the fruit taste settle and drink it frequently throughout the day.
Drink up to 70oz a day
Here’s How You Can Stay Hydrated at Knollwood!
Who: ALL KNOLLWOOD RESIDENTS!!!When: Monday, Wednesday and FridayWhere: Activities RoomTime: 9:30amWhat: Water with fruit slices (mmmmm)Why: Because we care about your health and
because we want to prevent dehydration!!!
Questions???