ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT

Elderly people are more prone to dehydration. 
This mrange from mild to severe, depending on the situation.Some elderly people live alone and may tend to neglect
taking adequate fluids. Fluid and electrolyte replacement
are beneficial when combating dehydration.
Electrolytes are basically minerals in the blood
and body tissues that give the electrical charge 
necessary to keep the heart, kidneys and vital organs
functioning well.

Dehydration in a dry climate like the desert, may go
unnoticed for many hours. In humid weather, sweating
is obvious. This however, is not the case in a climate
with low humidity, like the desert.

Loss of body fluids through sweating can be ignored
until symptoms such as severe headache, muscle
weakness and fatigue set in. This can cause dehydration.

What is the treatment of electrolyte imbalances?

The treatment will depend on the cause. 

Learn more by watching the video:

Electrolytes