Essential do’s and don’ts for visiting someone with Alzheimer’s
Part 2 - THE DO LIST Say “do you remember?” This can cause anger or embarrassment. Argue. If they say something that’s not correct, just...
Part 2 - THE DO LIST Say “do you remember?” This can cause anger or embarrassment. Argue. If they say something that’s not correct, just...
Part 1 - THE DO LIST * Keep your tone and body language friendly and positive. * Don’t speak too loudly. * Make eye contact and stay at...
Benefits of drinking enough water Aside from avoiding serious health problems, staying well hydrated has its benefits too. Drinking...
How much water do seniors need? For the average person, a general rule of thumb for how much water to drink each day is to take one-third...
Symptoms of dehydration in seniors Early dehydration symptoms in older adults often go unrecognized because many of the signs of mild...
Why is dehydration so common in seniors? Older adults are more likely to become dehydrated because they naturally have less water in...
Health risks of dehydration For seniors, being well hydrated is necessary for many medications to work properly. Dehydration can also...
Part 1 Drinking enough water is important for everyone, but especially for older adults who are at greater risk for dehydration. A UCLA...