The History Behind the Equal Rights Amendment. 1  Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.  Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. The human body needs water to maintain enough blood and other fluids to function properly. Along with the fluids, the body also needs electrolytes, which are salts normally found in blood, other fluids, and cells. The body may lose fluids in a variety of ways:
Psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics, cause dryness of the mouth, constipation or urinary retention, which can affect hydration. Additionally, older adults are often taking several medications at once, further complicating the problem. Illness. Vomiting is a major cause of dehydration, because of fluid loss. A fever has the same effect, and generally the higher your fever, the more dehydrated you may become. A combination of diarrhea and vomiting, as in Walterâs case, can increase the risk of serious health issues. Older adults also tend to eat less, which can also mean less liquid intake. Nursing homes present their own challenges for hydration of elderly residents (see sidebar). Severe Consequences of Dehydration. Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including (from the Mayo Clinic): Swelling of the brain (cerebral edema).