Tips for Seniors to Prevent Dehydration

Victoria Senior Health  |  August 16, 2019

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

Prevent Dehydration | Staying well-hydrated is very important, especially as we age, as it helps maintain proper bodily functions. However, numerous age-related challenges such as a diminished sense of thirst, chronic conditions, medication side effects, mobility issues, and other factors put seniors at a higher risk of dehydration than any other demographic group.

The Most Common Symptoms of Dehydration:

• Dry mouth
• Elevated heart rate
• Confusion (worse than usual)
• Severe headache
• Weakness and fatigue

If you are a family caregiver providing care for Mom or Dad, you want to make sure they drink plenty of water and beverages to stay well-hydrated, especially during warm summer months.

To Prevent Dehydration in Seniors Follow These Tips:

Consult with a physician – Based on your loved one’s age, health, and other factors, a doctor can recommend an ideal fluid intake and provide valuable advice.

Stick to a schedule – It can be challenging, even unpleasant, to drink a lot of water in one sitting. Creating reminders on water intake can help your loved one remain hydrated throughout the day.

Eat water-rich foods – Fresh fruits and vegetables such as melons, apples, strawberries, cucumbers or lettuce are a great way to stay well-hydrated. Your loved one can also opt to eat broth every once in a while.

Add flavour to water – If your loved one is not keen on drinking just water, consider adding small amounts of orange or lemon juice or flavouring to water. Popsicles are also a great choice for hot summer days.

Reduce water loss – Make sure your parent avoids strenuous activities when it is too hot outside and remind them to bring a bottle of water wherever they go.

Don’t wait for thirst – Seniors may have a diminished sense of thirst. Make sure to leave notes or remind your loved one to drink plenty of water when you are not with them.

At Comfort Keepers® Victoria we feel that home is the best place to be.

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services

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Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is proud to provide senior care and home care services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

If you are searching for home care near me, Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for the seniors of Victoria and the surrounding areas of Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures are examined by industry experts against a set of quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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