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Aim: To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical nutrition and hydration in older persons in order to prevent and/or treat malnutrition and dehydration. Further, to address whether weight-reducing interventions are appropriate for overweight or obese older persons.
Background: Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and effective in counter-acting these key health threats. Aim: To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical nutrition and hydration in older persons
This Food Fact Sheet will help you understand what dehydration might look like and how to either stop it from happening or manage it and how much fluid we need to drink. You can be at even higher risk of dehydration if you: are dependent on others for drinks; have difficulty swallowing; have diarrhoea and/or vomiting; have a high temperature ...
30 gru 2020 · Along with eating healthy foods from each of the food groups, drinking plenty of fluid is also important. Many older adults fail to drink enough fluid and experience dehydration. Older adults drink the least number of f luids compared to the other age groups.
9 kwi 2023 · This review attempts to provide current knowledge of hydration including patterns of body water turnover, the complex mechanisms behind water homeostasis, the effects of dehydration on the health of the body, and practical guidance for low-intake dehydration in older adults.
11 wrz 2021 · Dehydration is associated with adverse outcomes in older adults, including increased morbidity and mortality, longer stay in hospital and increased risk of disability [4, 6]. Early diagnosis of dehydration in clinical settings is crucial, allowing for timely interventions and possibly prevention.
26 sty 2022 · Older women should be offered at least 1.6 L of drinks each day, while older men should be offered at least 2.0 L of drinks each day unless there is a clinical condition that requires a different approach. (R61, Grade B, strong consensus 96% agreement)
