Dehydration in Older Adults - Deep Dive

Take a deeper dive and listen to a conversation on our Information Tool:  Dehydration in Older Adults. This information tool emphasizes the crucial role of hydration in healthy aging. Older adults are at increased risk of dehydration due to physiological changes and medication, leading to various health issues. The tool provides guidelines for adequate fluid intake, ranging from a personalized calculation based on body weight to general recommendations, and lists symptoms of dehydration and its benefits for overall health. Finally, it offers practical tips to maintain proper hydration, including increasing water consumption and incorporating water-rich foods into the diet.

You can access the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/dehydration-in-older-adults. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.