We do our best to sleep well and destress with yoga, meditation, or mindfulness.
Yet many of us do not make it a point to drink water throughout our busy days.
The truth is we’re missing a lot when we don’t consume enough water.
Among many things we do to stay healthy, drinking water may be the most underrated practice.
Water helps to carry waste away from cells, lubricate our joints, and regulate body temperature.
As you age, consuming enough water becomes even more important.
Signs of dehydration include confusion, tiredness, dizziness, low blood pressure, and disorientation.
People may also notice dark-colored and/or strong-smelling urine or have dry mouth, lips, eyes, or skin.
According toWebMD, once they become dehydrated, older adults are more susceptible to other complications.
In addition, many seniors have chronic health problems which can also affect their ability to drink enough.
These problems include diabetes, memory issues, dementia, and kidney disease.
Many elderly people experience incontinence and purposely take a stab at drink less to avoid accidents.
People in their 60s need todrink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water each day(viaWebMD).
Using a straw may make this easier.
However, not all of the water needs to come from drinking.
Foods with high water content such as soup, broth, yogurt, and fruit can help replenish fluids.
