How Seniors Benefit from IV Vitamins, Hydration

As we age, our bodies slow down and become less efficient at handling the demands of everyday life. This means that seniors need to take extra care of their health by eating healthy, exercising regularly and maintaining good hydration. One way to ensure good hydration is through intravenous (IV) vitamin and hydration therapy.

IV hydration is a method of administering fluids directly into the bloodstream via an IV catheter inserted into a vein by a registered nurse. This allows for rapid absorption of fluids into the body, which can be beneficial for those who have difficulty drinking enough fluids orally or are dehydrated due to illness or other medical condition. An IV vitamin infusion provides micronutrients directly into the bloodstream instead of having to be processed by the digestive system. This helps to ensure that the body absorbs the essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health, since digestion can sometimes inhibit full absorption.

IV hydration can help seniors in many ways. Our bodies become less efficient at absorbing and utilizing nutrients as we age, which makes it difficult to stay properly nourished and hydrated without supplementation. Additionally, older individuals often struggle with dehydration because of a decreased thirst sensation or forgetfulness when it comes to drinking water regularly. When these issues are compounded with a weakened immune system from age, it becomes even more important for seniors to stay on top of their hydration levels. IV hydration can provide essential fluids and vitamins directly into the bloodstream so that they are quickly absorbed by the body with no risk of dehydration or nutrient deficiencies.

Other benefits include:

• Improved Mental Clarity – Dehydration can lead to confusion and lack of focus, both of which can affect mental clarity as we age. By ensuring proper hydration with IV therapy, seniors can improve their brain function and memory recall capabilities.
• Increased Energy Levels – Dehydration can lead to fatigue and lethargy, often making it difficult for seniors to stay active throughout the day. With improved hydration comes increased energy levels, which will help seniors stay engaged in activities they enjoy without feeling tired or sluggish all day long.
•  Reduced Risk of Infection – Properly hydrating your body helps fight off infection-causing bacteria as well as viruses that could potentially cause serious illnesses in senior populations such as pneumonia or influenza. By ensuring proper hydration with IV therapy, seniors can reduce their risk of infection from common pathogens that threaten their overall health and well-being.
• Faster Recovery Times – Whether recovering from an illness or surgery, proper hydration is necessary for quick recovery times in senior populations. With IV therapy, seniors will benefit from quicker recovery times because of improved blood flow throughout their bodies resulting from properly balanced fluid levels within their system.
• Improved Digestion – Dehydrating foods such as processed meats and starches can cause digestive problems in older adults, leading to discomfort and stomachaches after meals if not properly hydrated with water or other liquid sources, like juices or milk alternatives like soy milk or almond milk, etc. With IV therapy, these problems may be eliminated, as proper levels of fluids are maintained throughout the body, helping digestion run more smoothly.

IV hydration offers many benefits for seniors looking to maintain good health and well-being by providing them with quick absorption rates for fluids to eliminate dehydration related symptoms quickly while also improving mental clarity, increasing energy levels, reducing risk of infection, speeding up recovery time and improving digestion with ease. In addition, some forms of IV hydration contain ingredients like antioxidants that can help combat inflammation in the body as well as reduce stress levels – both common issues among seniors as well. Combined with healthy diet and exercise, this type of therapy could prove essential in keeping our elderly population safe and healthy enough so they may continue enjoying life’s simple pleasures. QCBN

By Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN

Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN, are the owners of ABoost Wellness.