The National Center for Environmental Health says that during hot weather, we need to drink more liquid than our thirst indicates, especially if we're over 65 years of age. The reason seniors are more at risk of dehydration is because as we get older, we have a decreased ability to respond to external temperature changes. There are times when we're more at risk of dehydration. In addition, ACSM says other changes associated with aging may make us more vulnerable to dehydration. Unfortunately, by the time someone starts to feel thirsty, his or her body has already lost fluids.
Water can be one of the best fluids to drink.
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