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  2. What older adults need to know about hydration

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    For anyone, even mild dehydration – as low as 2% of one's body weight – can contribute to confusion, fatigue, loss of strength, reduced coordination and decreased cognitive function.

  3. Dehydration - Wikipedia

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    Dehydration can also come as a side effect from many different types of drugs and medications. [16] In the elderly, blunted response to thirst or inadequate ability to access free water in the face of excess free water losses (especially hyperglycemia related) seem to be the main causes of dehydration. [17]

  4. Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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  5. Dehydration is an issue for people over 50: Here's how to fix it

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    Dehydration can lead to a range of health issues, registered dietitian Scott Keatley, co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy, tells Yahoo Life. "Water is the medium in which most of our ...

  6. Hyperthermia - Wikipedia

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    Accompanying dehydration can produce nausea, vomiting, headaches, and low blood pressure and the latter can lead to fainting or dizziness, especially if the standing position is assumed quickly. In severe heat stroke, confusion and aggressive behavior may be observed.

  7. Hypovolemic shock - Wikipedia

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    Severe hypovolemic shock can result in mesenteric and coronary ischemia that can cause abdominal or chest pain. Agitation, lethargy, or confusion may characterize brain mal-perfusion. [4] Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, low jugular venous distention, tachycardia, and hypotension can be seen along with decreased urinary output. [4]

  8. How to drink more water: 10 tips to help you stay hydrated - AOL

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    Luckily, dehydration is easily treatable by getting in more fluids. It can be a little tricky to figure out your exact hydration needs, but the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering ...

  9. Confusion - Wikipedia

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    The most common causes of drug induced acute confusion are dopaminergic drugs (used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease), diuretics, tricyclic, tetracyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines or alcohol. The elderly, and especially those with pre-existing dementia, are most at risk for drug induced acute confusional states. [8]