You may have been watching Channel 4’s new experimental show, Old People’s Home for 4-Year-Olds and noticed our hydration tracker bottles being put to good use by young and old alike.
Aging is a prerequisite for fluid and electrolyte imbalances particularly as the body’s ability to store water decreases. Therefore, it can be more difficult for elderly individuals to adapt to changes in temperature. Plus, as we age our sense of thirst also reduces, so when we eventually do have a drink, our levels may already be very low. Medical conditions…