Dehydration Prevention for Elderly
Elderly people may not be as sensitive to the sensation of thirst as younger adults, so they are more likely to become dehydrated. Also, the ability of the body to balance sodium and water decreases with age.
An elderly person suffering from diarrhea should try to drink approx 1.7 liters of fluid per 24 hours. It’s about the same as drinking 7 eight-ounce glasses of water. Liquid meal replacements are also recommended by dehydration experts