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  Shingles is a viral infection, caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox. Anyone who has had the chickenpox virus still has that inactive virus in their body which can develop into shingles later on. Older adults and those with lowered immune system responses are more susceptible to shingles, and people over 60 have an increased risk of complications such as stroke. According to the CDC, about one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime read more here...

  Maintaining sufficient hydration is one of the most important ways that seniors can take care of their health. The human body is made up of anywhere from 45-75% water, and this vital liquid is needed for almost every function or process in which people engage. Because of this, dehydration, or not consuming enough liquid for your body to function, is a major concern with potentially serious consequences. Seniors are at an increased risk of dehydration due to factors including generally lower body percentages of water, struggles with memory, limited mobility, decreases in kidney function, lessened signal for thirst, medications which affect hydration, and increased risk of illness and other health conditions read more here...