Dehydration, which is common among older people, especially those living alone or in nursing homes, can predispose one to falls, confusion, constipation, poor skin elasticity, infection, and even death.
Eakate, eriti üksi või hooldekodus elavate inimeste hulgas üsna tavaline vedelikupuudus võib luua soodumuse kukkumisteks, segasuseks, kõhukinnisuseks, naha elastsuse kadumiseks, nakkusteks ja koguni surmaks.