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Preventing Dehydration in an Elderly Parent: A Caregiver’s Guide

Dehydration in elderly adults happens more easily than in younger people mainly because the sense of thirst weakens with age, so an older parent can be significantly low on fluids before they ever feel like drinking. This is why prevention works best as a routine, offering water and hydrating foods at set points through the day, rather than waiting for a parent to ask for a drink.
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