Elderly people pay attention to their drinking time! These two time points are very important

High temperature weather can easily lead to a lack of water in the bodyCompared to young peopleElderly people are more likely to be dehydratedHow to replenish water healthily and reasonablyLet me take you to understand01Don't wait for thirst before drinking water!Expert IntroductionAs we ageElderly people's perception of water scarcity decreasesSometimes it's clear that the body is already dehydratedBut I don't feel thirstyTherefore, it is always difficult to replenish water in a timely mannerIn addition, the immune system of the elderly has decreasedEasy to vomit and diarrheaIncreased risk of body dehydrationSo, elderly people should not wait for thirst before drinking waterShould actively and regularly drink water02What are the hazards of water scarcity in the elderly?ArrhythmiaInsufficient body moistureWhen blood volume significantly decreasesMay be accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and other symptomsIn severe cases, it can induce arrhythmiasmyocardial infarctionDue to water shortageReduced overall blood volumeCausing a decrease in cardiac perfusionMyocardial ischemiaAccumulation of harmful substances in the bodyChronic water deficiencyUrinary volume and sweat gland secretion will decreaseAffects the excretion of metabolites in the bodyOver time, harmful substances accumulate in the bodyFormation of cerebral thrombosisExcessive blood viscosityIt is one of the important causes of cerebral thrombosisAnd besides abnormal blood lipids, blood viscosityOne main reason is a lack of water in the bodyAggravating cataractsThe body fluid content in the human eye is relatively highWhen the body is short of waterCan cause lens opacity in the eyesCausing visual impairment03What to drink? How much to drink? When to drink?The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" states thatAdult males need 1700 milliliters of water per dayAdult women need to drink 1500 milliliters of water per dayFor the elderly populationThe doctor suggests waking up in the morning and going to bed 2 hours beforeAdd about 200 milliliters of water separatelyApproximately 1000-1300 milliliters of water remainSpread evenly to 6-7 time periods a dayIf you are using a cup of around 150 millilitersThat would require about 8 cups of water to be replenishedElderly people due to decreased gastrointestinal functionDrinking cold drinks may stimulate intestinal peristalsisCausing abdominal pain and diarrheaTherefore, it is recommended for the elderly to spend the summerDrink more plain water or teaExpert IntroductionSweating profusely in summerBesides causing water lossIt can also lead to the loss of sodium and potassium in the human bodyTherefore, it is possible to drink light saline water appropriatelyAlternatively, add a small or appropriate amount of electrolyte water04Elderly people should pay attention to these misconceptions when drinking water!Afraid of frequent urination and afraid to drink waterDue to factors such as decreased bladder storage capacity and decreased function, elderly people tend to urinate frequently, leading to some elderly people not daring to drink water. Elderly people should start from their own situation and drink small amounts and multiple times, rather than not drinking water

High temperature weather can easily lead to a lack of water in the body

Compared to young people

Elderly people are more likely to be dehydrated

How to replenish water healthily and reasonably

Let me take you to understand

01

Don't wait for thirst before drinking water!

Expert Introduction

As we age

Elderly people's perception of water scarcity decreases

Sometimes it's clear that the body is already dehydrated

But I don't feel thirsty

Therefore, it is always difficult to replenish water in a timely manner

In addition, the immune system of the elderly has decreased

Easy to vomit and diarrhea

Increased risk of body dehydration

So, elderly people should not wait for thirst before drinking water

Should actively and regularly drink water

02

What are the hazards of water scarcity in the elderly?

Arrhythmia

Insufficient body moisture

When blood volume significantly decreases

May be accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and other symptoms

In severe cases, it can induce arrhythmias

myocardial infarction

Due to water shortage

Reduced overall blood volume

Causing a decrease in cardiac perfusion

Myocardial ischemia

Accumulation of harmful substances in the body

Chronic water deficiency

Urinary volume and sweat gland secretion will decrease

Affects the excretion of metabolites in the body

Over time, harmful substances accumulate in the body

Formation of cerebral thrombosis

Excessive blood viscosity

It is one of the important causes of cerebral thrombosis

And besides abnormal blood lipids, blood viscosity

One main reason is a lack of water in the body

Aggravating cataracts

The body fluid content in the human eye is relatively high

When the body is short of water

Can cause lens opacity in the eyes

Causing visual impairment

03

What to drink? How much to drink? When to drink?

The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" states that

Adult males need 1700 milliliters of water per day

Adult women need to drink 1500 milliliters of water per day

For the elderly population

The doctor suggests waking up in the morning and going to bed 2 hours before

Add about 200 milliliters of water separately

Approximately 1000-1300 milliliters of water remain

Spread evenly to 6-7 time periods a day

If you are using a cup of around 150 milliliters

That would require about 8 cups of water to be replenished

Elderly people due to decreased gastrointestinal function

Drinking cold drinks may stimulate intestinal peristalsis

Causing abdominal pain and diarrhea

Therefore, it is recommended for the elderly to spend the summer

Drink more plain water or tea

Expert Introduction

Sweating profusely in summer

Besides causing water loss

It can also lead to the loss of sodium and potassium in the human body

Therefore, it is possible to drink light saline water appropriately

Alternatively, add a small or appropriate amount of electrolyte water

04

Elderly people should pay attention to these misconceptions when drinking water!

Afraid of frequent urination and afraid to drink water

Due to factors such as decreased bladder storage capacity and decreased function, elderly people tend to urinate frequently, leading to some elderly people not daring to drink water. Elderly people should start from their own situation and drink small amounts and multiple times, rather than not drinking water.

Drink plenty of water before going to bed at night

Elderly people with combined cardiac and renal dysfunction should control their water intake at night to avoid worsening edema. A more advisable approach is to drink warm water or 200 milliliters of low sugar and low-fat milk about 2 hours before bedtime, and avoid vigorous exercise. Try to urinate before bedtime to ensure a stable and sufficient sleep.

Forward reminders to the elderly around you

Scientific hydration and health protection in summer

Comprehensive: CCTV-1 Evening News, "Healthy China" WeChat official account

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