Health Information Information to help you stay healthy. Your browser security settings are too high or it does not support scripting. Some pages may not behave as expected. We have provided information on what features may not work as expected , tips to use in navigating through the site and other options that are available. Its presence may signal the worsening of a life-threatening illness, and it should always be seen as a dramatic indicator of the risk of sudden decline in the elderly.
Dehydration is a condition in which water or fluid loss far exceeds fluid intake.
The body becomes less able to maintain adequate blood pressure, deliver sufficient oxygen and nutrients to the cells, and rid itself of wastes. Regardless of the causes, early problem recognition can help to ensure appropriate and timely nutritional and or fluid intervention. For many residents, simple adjustments in feeding or drinking patterns may be sufficient. For others, compensation or correction for food and fluid intake problems may be required.