June 21, 2019 // Franchising.com // SUNRISE, FLA. - In honor of National Hydration Day on June 23rd and the official start of summer, Interim HealthCare Inc. uncovers why seniors become dehydrated faster than other age groups and offers up four ways to help combat this challenge.
As seniors increasingly prefer to live in hotter regions of the country, it is critical to ensure they are properly hydrated. Medical studies show that dehydration is one of the top 10 diagnoses for hospital admission of elderly people in the U.S. It’s associated with increased morbidity, and an estimated cost of 1.14 billion each year since 2016. These findings make it especially important to monitor senior’s hydration levels as temperatures rise.
The summer can be an especially dangerous time of year for older populations. Understanding why seniors become dehydrated more easily can help pinpoint solutions faster and save lives. Interim HealthCare offers four reasons seniors may be especially susceptible to dehydration and a few ways to keep hydrated this summer:
For more information about Interim HealthCare Inc., visit: https://www.interimhealthcare.com/.
Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International, which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands in their countries. With more than 530 franchise locations in seven countries, Caring Brands International is a global healthcare leader.
Interim HealthCare in the United States is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service. Franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care service to 190,000 people each year, meeting a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and healthcare staffing needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare office, visit http://www.interimhealthcare.com.
Lesly Cardec
SVP, Marketing & PR
954-858-2735
lcardec@interimhealthcare.com
SOURCE Interim HealthCare
Interim understands how important it is for seniors to stay independent and safe in their homes.