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Symptoms Of Dehydration In The Elderly & How To Combat Them

Síntomas de deshidratación en personas mayores y cómo combatirlos

por Daniel Berko en Noticias

Una hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener una buena salud. La mayoría de los adultos pueden controlar y responder a sus necesidades de hidratación. Sin embargo, esto se vuelve más difícil a medida que envejecemos, lo que significa que las personas mayores son más susceptibles a deshidratarse. En esta publicación de blog, analizaremos los síntomas de la deshidratación en las personas mayores y las formas de ayudarlas a satisfacer sus necesidades de hidratación.



¿Por qué las personas mayores corren riesgo de deshidratarse?

El agua constituye una gran proporción de nuestro cuerpo. Puede leer más sobre las necesidades de hidratación en diferentes grupos de edad aquí.

Hasta el 20% de los adultos mayores son deshidratado, especialmente aquellos en establecimientos de atención a largo plazo. A medida que envejecemos, nuestra capacidad de sentir la sed disminuye. La mala movilidad, el deterioro cognitivo y las dolencias físicas (incluidos los problemas para tragar) también son barreras potenciales para mantenerse hidratado.

Ciertos grupos de pacientes corren un riesgo aún mayor de deshidratación. Por ejemplo, las personas con demencia o enfermedad de Alzheimer pueden estar desorientadas o ser olvidadizas, lo que podría hacer que les resulte más difícil reconocer y responder a la sed. Ciertos medicamentos, como los diuréticos y los laxantes, también pueden provocar un mayor riesgo de deshidratación debido a la pérdida de líquidos.

Las investigaciones han descubierto que algunas personas mayores pueden limitar conscientemente su consumo de agua debido a miedo a la incontinencia o para evitar depender de la ayuda de otros para ir al baño.

Consecuencias de la deshidratación en personas mayores

La deshidratación se asocia con malos resultados de salud en todas las edades, pero los efectos pueden ser más pronunciados en las personas mayores.

Deshidratación en adultos mayores se ha asociado con úlceras por presión, infecciones del tracto urinario, mayor riesgo de caídas e ingresos hospitalarios no planificados. Incluso una deshidratación leve puede afectar la capacidad cognitiva, provocando confusión y delirio.

Si la deshidratación no se trata rápidamente, puede resultar en una rápido declive en la salud de una persona mayor, lo que podría resultar en una mayor discapacidad, pérdida de independencia e incluso la muerte.

Cómo animar a las personas mayores a mantenerse hidratadas

Los familiares, amigos, cuidadores y profesionales sanitarios pueden ayudar a animar a las personas mayores a mantenerse hidratadas. Aquí hay algunas sugerencias:

  • Proporcione una variedad de bebidas que disfruten. Haga que el agua sea más sabrosa usando un agua de cerámica. filtrar. También puedes mezclar agua con otras bebidas como calabazas, jugos de frutas o cordiales.
  • Ofrezca alimentos hidratantes como sopas, guisos, batidos, paletas, yogures, helados, frutas y jaleas.
  • Asegúrese de que siempre tomen una bebida durante las comidas. Ofrezca también bebidas regulares entre comidas, como agua, batidos, té o café.
  • Deja una jarra o recargable botella de agua en un lugar fácilmente visible y accesible.
  • Aliente a las personas mayores a incorporar la hidratación en sus actividades sociales; ¿por qué no invitar a una persona mayor a tomar una taza de té o sugerirles que asistan a un club de almuerzo local con amigos?
  • Anímelos a beber poco y con frecuencia durante el día; si una persona mayor tiene problemas de memoria, puede colocar una nota para recordarle que beba en un lugar visible de su cocina.


 


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