According to Nancy Vogt, director of nursing at Heartland of Indian Lake, seniors are at greater risk due to the fact that thirst sensation, sweat production and the ability to concentrate urine, decline with age. If you are mildly dehydrated, simply drinking enough liquid, and eating a typical American diet, which is high in salt, will replace the fluids and electrolytes. If someone is exhibiting these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. Water should be cool, but not ice cold Continue to drink through your activity. Avoid fruit juices or nondiet soft drinks.
Sugar can aggravate dehydration and cause bloating and cramps.
Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages which increase dehydration. Weigh yourself before and after activity. For each pound lost in weight, you need to drink a pint of water to replace water lost through sweating. Heartland of Indian Lake is owned by Toledo-based HCR ManorCare, an integrated health care provider with broad capabilities in long term care, assisted living, specialty, subacute, rehabilitaiton and home health services. King John Sandusky John was born on March 14, 1918.