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???