Healthy Lethbridge

💦Staying Hydrated: How much should older adults drink?🥛

💧There’s no one-size-fits-all number, but many health organizations suggest aiming for 6–8 cups (1.5–2 liters) of fluids per day, unless a healthcare provider has given different guidance. Fluids include more than just water — herbal tea, milk, broth, and water-rich foods all count.

🥛A good general guideline: Sip steadily throughout the day rather than waiting until you feel thirsty.

🥛For the recommended amount of fluids for age visit unlockfood.ca - https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/articles/water/facts-on-fluids-how-to-stay-hydrated.aspx

☕Recipe Idea - Peach and Mint Iced Tea: https://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/peach-and-mint-iced-tea/

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💦Staying Hydrated: Why hydration becomes more important with age🧑‍🦳

🥛As we get older, the body undergoes changes that make dehydration more likely:
• A weaker thirst signal — You may not feel thirsty even when your body needs fluids.
• Lower water reserves — Muscle holds water, and muscle mass naturally decreases with age.
• Medications — Some prescriptions increase fluid loss.
• Health conditions — Some conditions, like diabetes or kidney concerns, can affect hydration needs.
😪Even mild dehydration can lead to headaches, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, or constipation — symptoms that are often mistaken for something else.

🥒To help stay hydrated and for a refreshing twist from drinking tap water, try Cucumber Water:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-cucumber-water.pdf

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Join the next Virtual Diabetes Education Program session “Healthy Lifestyle Management –The Basics” on June 25, 7 p.m. EDT. In this class, you’ll learn how to set meaningful health goals that fit your lifestyle.
Register here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/D8obfPuORsS5_cJyBG6TfQ/purchase

Healthy habits start with small steps!

Living with diabetes isn’t about being perfect—it’s about making small, realistic changes that work for you.

Join us for a supportive session where you’ll learn how to: Set goals you can actually stick to; Build simple habits into your daily routine; Stay motivated—even when life gets off track.

Think: A short walk after dinner; Adding one healthy choice to your plate; Creating routines that make life easier.

These small steps can lead to big changes in how you feel—more energy, more confidence, and more control. You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s take the next step together. Sign up today!
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