Covering:
   • What is dehydration
   • Why older people are more at risk of dehydration 
   • Common signs and symptoms of dehydration
   • How to prevent dehydration
   • Daily living equipment and technology that can help with drinking
   Dehydration:
   • We are hydrated when we have 
    enough fluid (water) in our body to 
    be able to function properly.
      
   • Dehydration happens when our body 
    loses more fluid (water) than we take 
    in.
   The role of water:
   The human body cannot function without water.
   • A person can survive up to 50 days without food. 
   • But can only survive a few days without water!
    Why do we need water?
    Activity:
    • Think about why our bodies need water.
    • Feedback.
        What water does to the body: 
        • Regulates (controls) body temperature (by sweating and breathing). 
        • Lubricates joints (keeping them moving freely).
        • Dissolves nutrients and minerals for the body to use.
        • Carries nutrients and oxygen around the body. 
        • Prevents constipation. 
        • Protects the body’s organs (like the brain, eyes and spinal cord).
        • Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth. 
        • Helps with digestion.
        • Flushes out waste products through urine and faeces (going to the toilet).