Dementia,Dehydration Danger
July brings the danger of dehydration for individuals with dementia. Some elders living independently will neglect their water intake, perhaps believing that the less they drink, the less adult incontinence supplies they will need. In this season especially, caregivers need to strongly encourage water intake as symptoms of dehydration mimic some of the behavioral changes seen in people developing Alzheimer's type dementia.
If a person with dementia needs "Depends" or other hygiene supplies, they ...
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