The following is an installment of the "Try This" series published by the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. The content is intended to encourage nurses to understand the ...

In this article, we review the most important age-related risk factors for dehydration because they may help to identify older adults most at risk for dehydration. Next, we summarize recent ...

Older adults who want to age in place have new technology that makes it easier including smart home and medical management systems.

Older adults are at higher risk of suffering health consequences during heat waves. Fans may not do enough to prevent that.

Hermann said some older adults are particularly susceptible to dehydration because they may limit fluid intake due to concerns about incontinence. Also, the thirst mechanism isn’t as effective ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that can be passed from children to adults. While most healthy adults with RSV infection usually can be treated at home, older infected adults may be ...

When it comes to choosing the best amino acid supplement for older adults, there are a few critical factors to consider. First, the supplement should contain a balanced blend of essential amino ...

Tea is unlikely to dehydrate you when consumed in moderate quantities. However, drinking more than eight cups at once can ...

Three-quarters of adults ages 18 to 44 who are found to have ADHD were never diagnosed as children; among adults 60 and older, that number is 100 percent, says David Goodman, M.D., assistant professor ...

Feeling fatigued with a cold in this changing weather? It might be ‘silent dehydration’ holding you back! Here's how to restore your body’s vital fluids ...