Dehydration - An Interview with Phil Bushey

Dehydration refers to the lack of enough fluid in a person's body. It is one of the top ten reasons that older adults are hospitalized. Left unchecked, dehydration can even become severe enough to cause death. Phil Bushey, a Speech Language Pathologist working in long term care, explains why the elderly are particularly susceptible to this condition. Learn some of the early signs as well as symptoms of a dangerous level of dehydration. As a good caregiver, you can become a student of your loved one—know what types of drinks she enjoys, what special juicy treats he'll eat even when he says he's not thirsty. Your good quality care may prevent this problem from ever occurring, or nip it in the bud if it does.