A tan is not the sign of healthy skin. It's the skin's natural reaction to injury incurred by invisible ultraviolet light burning the top layers of skin. Taylor suggests using a broad-brim hat that shades the entire face and ears, wearing long sleeves and long pants and avoiding outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. No matter what the temperature is outside, dehydration is always a risk for senior citizens. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water or other noncaffeinated beverages each day should be a priority for seniors.
Dehydration can become dire quickly, resulting in weakness, exhaustion and delirium.
Hot weather or having a fever can speed the development of dehydration. At any age, by the time your body is thirsty, you're already behind. A recent study showed that drinking plenty of water may help ward off bladder cancer. Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say there are plenty of other good reasons to drink eight glasses of water a day. Drinking water can actually help you lose weight.