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Many senior citizens don't drink enough water. As we age, our sense of thirst decreases. This puts senior citizens at higher risk for heat related illnesses such as dehydration and heat stroke.

There are other serious conditions that might cause the symptoms you describe. Please have the person contact his/her medical provider, or if you're a . Medications can

Symptoms of heat stroke: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heat-stroke/DS01025/DSECTION=symptoms

Symptoms of dehydration: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dehydration/DS00561/DSECTION=symptoms

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