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  2. What older adults need to know about hydration

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    Dehydration carries a significant risk of negative outcomes, including disability, morbidity and even mortality in older adults, who are among the most likely to be dehydrated, according to 2015 ...

  3. Poor hydration may be linked to early aging and chronic ... - AOL

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    The National Academies of Medicine recommends six to nine 8-ounce cups of fluid per day for women and eight to 12 for men. Dmitrieva said those recommendations are ideal for an average person, and ...

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

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    In fact up to 28% of older Americans aren't meeting their hydration needs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even notes that water intake is "significantly lower" in older adults.

  5. Dehydration - Wikipedia

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    Mild dehydration normally resolves with oral hydration. Chronic dehydration, such as from physically demanding jobs or decreased thirst, can lead to chronic kidney disease. [51] Elderly people with dehydration are at higher risk of confusion, urinary tract infections, falls, and even delayed wound healing. [52]

  6. Thirst - Wikipedia

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    In adults over the age of 50 years, the body's thirst sensation reduces and continues diminishing with age, putting this population at increased risk of dehydration. [6] Several studies have demonstrated that elderly persons have lower total water intakes than younger adults, and that women are particularly at risk of too low an intake.

  7. Hypovolemic shock - Wikipedia

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    In this study, 75% of the blood products used were related to traumatic injury. Elderly patients are more likely to experience hypovolemic shock due to fluid losses as they have less physiologic reserve. [4] Hypovolemia secondary to diarrhea and/or dehydration is thought to be predominant in low-income countries. [15]

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

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    Well, this isn't good: A large percentage of Americans don't drink enough water, and dehydration is especially common as people age. In fact, up to 28% of older Americans aren't meeting their ...

  9. Ischemic colitis - Wikipedia

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    Although uncommon in the general population, ischemic colitis occurs with greater frequency in the elderly, and is the most common form of bowel ischemia. [1] [2] [3] Causes of the reduced blood flow can include changes in the systemic circulation (e.g. low blood pressure) or local factors such as constriction of blood vessels or a blood clot ...