Hydration for Seniors 8 cups 64 oz water daily more is required if you are working out recovering from a medical procedure live in hot temperate zone so forth add fruit to your diet high water content melon water melon citrus fruit and veggies also celery leafy greens cucumbers and varietal melons cantaloupe honeydew grapes and the like Water helps to keep the urinary tract and kidneys healthy. When fluid intake is reduced the risk of urinary tract infections increases. Inadequate hydration is one of the main causes of acute kidney injury. Symptoms of dehydration in elderly adults may sometimes be subtle, but not drinking enough water and fluids can have a big effect on the body, especially in the elderly. Severe dehydration can lead to confusion, weakness, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bedsores in bedridden patients, and other serious conditions. Healthy nutrition for aging seniors- our bodies obviously change we talked about exercising how it in combination with nutritious food and cutting sweets increases bone density, brain acuity, and enhances focus. Good hydration and nutritious foods induces absorption and enjoyment and helps the body to heal itself We want to increase sources of the following 5 vitamins as we age are potassium, B12, Fiber, calcium , AND vitamin D . Intake for women 51 and older you should consume 2600 milligrams of potassium daily and men should be at 3400 milligrams daily a reduction in salt combined with foods high in potassium like apricots. bananas, ground beef, Brussel sprouts cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes a reduction in sodium levels and lower better blood pressure are significantly improved for the better calcium food sources include milk, cheese ,yogurt, fortified foods and drinks. It is recommend to attempt to eat 3 dairy based sources of calcium daily. Spinach ,kale, Orange juice are fortified white beans and oatmeal to more then 3/12 servings daily . Sources of vitamin d include fatty fish beef liver fortified foods and egg yolks also are a great option sources of b12 diminish significantly as we age good food sources include beef chicken fish low fat milk and yogurt and eggs high fiber food s include high fiber beans whole grain breands whole veggies and fruits whole oats quinoa
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