Are the elderly at home dehydrated? 💧💧

4 signs observed before

⚠️ Dry mouth, drier skin than usual.

Older people often feel thirsty more slowly than young people, making them aware that they are dehydrated. The body may already be dehydrated.

⚠️ Dark urine. Less amount.

Easy to observe urine color at home; if dark yellow or less out than usual, it may be a dehydration sign.

⚠️ Confused. Seeped down more than usual.

In the elderly, dehydration may first be expressed in the brain, such as confused speech, little knowledge, which is often mistaken for common senescence.

⚠️ Skin when squeezed and slowly restored.

A simple test at home, gently squeezing the skin on the back of the hand and releasing it. If the skin is restored later than usual, it may indicate dehydration.

💬 The elderly risk dehydration more easily than they think. Should sip water regularly throughout the day. Don't wait to thirst.

If there are severe symptoms, such as extreme seepage, unresponsiveness, a doctor should be seen immediately.

This information is common knowledge. If there are specific symptoms, a doctor should be consulted.

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