This article states dehydration is a particular risk to the elderly and their cognitive functions. It is said 85% of elderly over the age of 85 consume less than a liter of water a day when the recommendation is 1500ml a day. Dehydration is identified with common diseases and the deterioration of age. This poses a serious risk for individuals with delirium, seizures, kidney stones and infections. The article states, total body water decrease with ages, from 60% to 52% in men and 52% to 46% in women. As age increases it becomes more difficult to detect thirst. Other factors such as communication, dementia and depression are potential risk for dehydration in elderly. For individual’s dehydration oral consumption is mostly used. Typically,
