3 reasons why hydration is key for the elderly
Top 3 reasons why the elderly need to hydrate ,
Water is important for nearly every bodily function. From lubricating joints to regulating body temperature as well as pumping blood to your muscles. Not getting enough of water can have serious health consequences. That's why dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among those 65 and over
A well-hydrated brain can enhance concentration, memory function maintenance, mood balance, and even better sleep quality. Water is also essential for heart health and muscle-joint function. This is necessary to stay physically active to keep the brain oxygenated and sharp.
Heart and Brain Health. If the body's electrolyte and fluid balances are disrupted, the activity of the heart and brain can be diminished. Other effects from inadequate water intake include heavier breathing, arthritis from poor joint lubrication, muscle soreness, and higher body temperature.
We see so many elderly making a few mistakes such as :
Re-boiling water and drinking stagnant water. This can severely diminish the quality of the water as bacteria and germs build up in stagnant water. That's why reboiled water is unsafe and taste flat.
Not drinking enough water for their daily intake and substituting it with alternatives such as coffee and tea. It is not the same as drinking quality water.
Drinking water from plastic bottles and reusing the plastic bottles over and over again. These are single use plastic bottles which means micro-plastics will be present in their water. It's not meant for repeated use.
To avoid the pitfalls of health in later stages of life, it is so important to stay hydrated. Drinking quality premium water makes all the difference! Plus it also taste alot better as chlorine and other contaminants and micro-plastics are filtered effciently from quality filter membranes.
Look for quality filters to install at the point of drinking which would deliver freshly filtered water rather than bottled water. An indication of the lifespan of the bottle would give you an indication that it is not the healthiest choice to drink water from large plastic cartons or refillable plastic bottles that aren't made from glass or stainless steel.
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