Senior Health: Preventing Dehydration in Older Adults

Vancouver Senior Home Care  |  August 16, 2019

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About Preventing Dehydration

Preventing Dehydration | Elderly dehydration is an often overlooked health concern. Nonetheless, the senior population is more prone to dehydration than other age groups. A diminished sense of thirst, side effects of prescribed medication, mobility issues, and chronic conditions are just some of the reasons why aging adults may fail to drink enough liquids.

For this reason, caregivers must know how to recognize and prevent dehydration in their loved ones.

To Prevent Dehydration Look for These Symptoms:

• Dry mouth
• Heart rate higher than usual
• Confusion
• Headache
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea and fatigue

However, dehydration can be easily avoided with a few simple routines. This summer, your Mom or Dad can easily prevent dehydration with these six easy-to-follow tips:

Tip #1. Talk to a physician:

A healthcare professional can provide valuable insight and determine the ideal daily fluid intake quota for your parent. Usually, aging adults are recommended to drink up to 8 tall glasses of water daily.

Tip #2. Develop a schedule:

To stay well-hydrated, your parent may want to stick to a pre-determined fluid intake schedule.

Tip #3. Eat more foods with high water content:

Your loved one can slightly adapt their diet and opt for foods with high water content. There is plenty to choose from, too. Fruits, vegetables, soups, dairy, and yogurt will not only help your parent to stay hydrated, but they can speed up weight loss as well.

Tip #4. Make water interesting:

Drinking only water can be a bit boring. By opting for small amounts of natural juice or some kind of flavouring, your parent may be more eager to take in fluids.

Tip #5. Reduce water loss:

With soaring temperatures outside, your loved one should refrain from strenuous outdoor activities and make sure to keep their home cool enough to avoid excessive sweating and fluid loss.

Tip #6. Don’t wait to feel thirsty:

As we mentioned earlier, seniors often have a diminished sense of thirst. Your parent should create a habit of drinking smaller quantities of water throughout the day, even when they don’t feel thirsty.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Many families prefer Comfort Keepers® when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, British Columbia. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. Comfort Keepers Vancouver also provides home care services like respite care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, and more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Comfort Keeper’s philosophy is to elevate the human spirit, and our caregivers ensure your loved one experiences a better quality of life.

Trained caregivers help provide our senior clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life, keeping them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Bring The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live with Comfort Keepers®

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide elder care in homes throughout Vancouver, keeping seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond. Please call (604) 689-8609. 

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Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

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