In this article, we review the most important age-related risk factors for dehydration because they may help to identify older adults most at risk for dehydration. Next, we summarize recent ...

Dehydration happens when you lose too much water and body salts (electrolytes), such as sodium and potassium. Reasons this may happen include: Thirst is your body's signal that you need more fluids.

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