As seniors age, their bodies may stop signaling to them whether or not they are thirsty. Your bodies tell us we need more fluids when we get thirsty, and this response can diminish the further along you get in age. Home care can be an essential part of a senior’s life because it can help monitor food and water intake. They can gently remind a senior to drink more or leave out water in easy to reach places.
Some seniors may stop drinking water because they do not like the taste or forget to drink it. They also may not move like they used to or reach the cups to get the water they need. Aging is not an easy process, and home care can help them transition into later life. Water is one of the main things seniors should focus on, whether they realize it or not.
There are a few tips you can take with you to get your loved one to drink more water. These tips are also some that home care can follow when you are not available. If your senior does not yet have a good home care provider, it’s time to reach out and find one that suits the senior’s lifestyle. Home care can make aging in place easier and even healthier than a senior could do independently. Read these tips on how to get a senior to drink more fluids.
It can take creative thinking to get a senior to drink more water. If it is the taste the seniors hate, you may have to experiment with ways around this. Juice is not always the best alternative for seniors because it has tons of sugar. However, there are other ways to add in some flavor that may promote more fluid intake.
The best thing about going to the store is there is a whole aisle filled with flavoring add-ins. They can be added into the water and served as a tasty treat. Home care will have to ensure they get zero calorie options and find ones with no harmful chemicals. Some of them can contain aspartame or be filled with sugar that is not the healthiest option.
Seltzer can be a good low calorie, low sugar option. It’s just carbonated water that has some flavoring in it too. This is a great alternative to soda or energy drinks that people love. Seniors should stay away from pop and energy drinks because they are filled with sugar and can make them more thirsty!
During the fall in winter when it seems too cold to drink water, try out hot tea instead. Home care can help warm up a teapot and find yummy teas. If they aren’t a fan of plain tea, try a hint of almond milk and stevia. This is tasty and a great way to add in more fluids.
One of the best things home care can do is make sure the drink is somewhere easy to reach. The next best thing they can do is make sure they hand a senior a drink with every meal. Drinking fluids can also promote the feeling of being full and help reduce calorie intake.
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