Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders

Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders

For older adults with dementia or Parkinson’s disease, staying hydrated can be more complicated than simply drinking more water. Dehydration can occur when fluid intake is insufficient, the body loses too much fluid or both occur together. This problem is widespread. A review of studies found that about one in four older adults outside of hospital settings experience dehydration due to insufficient fluid intake. In Canada, a study of more than 9…