Hydration, Dehydration and the Aged

Dehydration in the aged is a serious and common problem in LTC facilities, yet it can usually be prevented. This program is presented to discuss the importance of water balance and homeostasis, age-related and other factors that contribute to water balance and hydration, and how early recognition and effective interventions will serve to reduce the negative impact of dehydration on morbidity and mortality in older persons. Measures that should be taken to prevent dehydration are explored.

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