The high prevalence of disturbances of fluid balance among older adult patients has triggered ... is often difficult because the classical signs of dehydration may be absent or misleading in ...

The review by Deißler et al. on the methods for the diagnosis of dehydration in older adults >65 years concluded that using serum osmolality, serum Na concentration, sonography of the inferior ...

Signs include fewer wet diapers, dark urine, dry mouth, and tiredness. To manage mild dehydration, give breast milk or ...