As more and
more of us baby-boomers reach our senior years of life, there will be an
increasing need for doctors to help us maintain good health, and an occasional
IV for those who, for whatever reason, don't eat or drink enough, can greatly
assist in that regard.
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Another two
suggestions for senior citizens regarding hydration has to do with the outside
of the body. A couple of times, I noticed my mother was becoming forgetful. I
also remembered that she had not taken a shower in a while, letting the warm
water run on her head. As soon as I got her to do this, her ability to remember
returned. What happened? I believe the warm water dilated the blood vessels in
her head, allowing better oxygen flow to the brain. You might recommend this to
the elderly you know (including yourself if you haven't done so
recently).
Also, I
noticed my mother wasn't washing her face as frequently. Therefore, whenever she
went to the bathroom, I would hand her a wash cloth rinsed in warm water and ask
her to rinse her face. Or, whenever she sat at the table to eat, I might hand
her a folded paper towel rinsed with warm water and ask her to rinse her face.
This hydrated her dry skin and helped reduce her facial dermatological
problems.
Hydration,
internally and externally, is important for maintaining good health, and often
the elderly need our assistance in that regard.
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