Our bodies are between 50% and 75% water, which is needed to carry nutrients to our organs and waste products away from them, to help regulate body temperature, lubricate our joints, keep our brains sharp and much more. As we get older our body water content decreases and the risk for dehydration increases, which can lead to serious consequences. Dehydration can cause impaired cognition or acute confusion, falling and higher risk of infections particularly urinary. As a conse