Senior Home Care
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006Senior Home Care: Dehydration is a Risk
For seniors who have the benefit of Senior Home Care support, it is important to be aware that as you age you become more susceptible to dehydration. Caregivers should also be fully aware that within a “Senior Home Care Plan” dehydration is something to consider. Good senior care strategies and plans should consider that several factors can contribute to dehydration. First, as you age, your body’s ability to conserve water is reduced, your thirst sense becomes less acute and you’re less able to respond to changes in temperature. Secondly, older people tend to eat less than younger people and may forget to drink. These problems in senior care are compounded by illnesses such as diabetes, hormonal changes and use of certain medications. Good and reliable senior care is dependant upon many things. One of those things is being aware that excellent senior care relies on good nutrition and good hydration.
As part of a good senior care plan, Caregivers can observe and actually monitor and record fluid intake of the senior. Sudden changes in fluid intake could be the sign of something requiring further investigation. Remember, good senior care is about maintaining physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Hydration is essential for any of these to be in balance.



