040 – Dehydration in Older Adults:<br> How to Prevent It, Detect It, & Treat It

040 – Dehydration in Older Adults:<br> How to Prevent It, Detect It, & Treat It

Better Health While Aging

040 – Dehydration in Older Adults:<br> How to Prevent It, Detect It, & Treat It

Jun 01 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how to prevent, detect, and treat dehydration in aging adults. She covers:

What is dehydration and what causes it
Why older adults are at higher risk for dehydration
How dehydration can be correctly diagnosed
Why several commonly-used tests for dehydration are often inaccurate in older adults
Symptoms of dehydration
Health consequences that may be associated with mild versus more severe dehydration
How dehydration can be treated
How to prevent dehydration, including how to help older adults stay hydrated
What to known about dehydration and possible urinary tract infections
Tips for family caregivers who are concerned about an older person’s hydration

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