Staying Hydrated As The Summer Progresses

It is always important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, but as the summer progresses your hydration needs to be viewed as a life or death matter. The heat in the summertime can be downright oppressive and if you’re not hydrating your body that can lead to many different health problems including:

• Fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Asthma related issues
• High cholesterol
• Slow down joint and cartilage repair
• Speed up the aging process
• Headaches/sun stroke

These are not all of the ill effects that can occur from being dehydrated but they do cover a lot of ground.

Whether you are a loved one is aging in place or just being cared for by a home health care agency in Connecticut, staying hydrated is the key to surviving a long hot summer and even being able to thrive.