We've had 100 plus days for quite some time now and the weather person says no end in sight. Dehydration can sneak up on you or your loved one and right now our Texas heat is zapping all of us. Please be careful and see the information below from ehow Health.
"Aside from the earliest signs of fever and disorientation, an elderly person will likely present other signs of dehydration. They may have weakened muscles, decreased urination, increased heartbeat, sunken eyes and loosened skin on the forehead or sternum. If any of these symptoms occur in conjunction with each other, the person should be assessed by a doctor for dehydration."
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