Unfortunately, an early diagnosis is often difficult because the classical signs of dehydration may be absent or misleading in an older patient. In this article, we review the most important age ...

Excess heat can quickly lead to dehydration in the elderly. The risks and complications of dehydration in the elderly include ...

Children have a higher body surface area than adults. Their bodies tend to heat much faster when temperatures are high, coupled with dehydration. The elderly are faced with age-related altered ...

Health bosses are warning of the risks of dehydration after seeing a rise in people seeking medical help Emergency departments across north Cumbria have reported a "marked increase" in the numbers ...