A newsletter aimed at the senior population emphasizing the importance of proper hydration

1. Hydration
 Total body water ranges from 50% - 60% dependant on age July 2011
 You lose water each day from respiration, urination & perspiration
 As you age your thirst sensation decreases
 1 of the top 10 reasons for hospitalization =DEHYDRATION
 Most fruits and vegetable contain 90% water
“The importance of HYDRATION”
Do you eat & drink enough fluids?
Healthy Benefits Newsletter
Whether it be winter or summer, hydration
is very important and needed year round.
Aside from sweating & urination, we also
lose water while breathing. Our bodies are
similar to that of our earth; both composed
of more than fifty percent water. Water is
vital for so many things, even some things
that you may not realize.
Water is important for:
WILL COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES CENTER-NUTRITION
 Carrying nutrients to cells
 Carrying away waste from our bodies
 Promoting digestion & intestinal function
 Keeping eyes, nose, mouth & skin moist
 Ensuring the proper volume of our blood
 Keeping urinary tract flushed to reduce
infections
 Controlling body temperature
 Assisting our bodies in insulating itself
against cold weather
 Lubricating joints & muscles
Drink Plenty of Water

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4. a frequent cause of hospitalization 1. another word for sweat, causing a loss of
5. essential respiation organs in many air fluids
breathing animals 2. tomatoes and watermelon have 90%
7. urine color when properly hydrated 3. red fluid that flows through arteries and
8. frozen water veins
11. the earth is approximately this perentage 6. the "original wiggle" dessert
of water 9. these come from ducts in your eyes when
12. fresh squeezed oranges produce this bev- you are sad:(
erage 10. vapor given off by boiling water
13. 1st sign that you need fluids
14. urine color when you are not properly hy-
drated
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Always be aware of the signs & symptoms that you
may be becoming dehydrated. Increased age & lots of
medications increase your risk for
dehydration.
 Thirst
 Skin irritation/dry flushed skin
 Dry skin, dry/sticky mouth & chapped lips Fluid Containing Foods:
 Apples, Oranges & Grapefruit
 Weakness/fatigue which causes dizziness (this in-
 Soup/broth
creases your risk of falling)
 Jello
 Strong smelling/dark urine
 Milk/milkshakes
 Few tears/no tears when crying  Leafy greens, Carrots & Celery
Eyes that look sunken in head  Custards
 Ice cream/sherbet
As a reminder, try to drink a full glass of water with medication  Watermelon & Tomatoes