It Might Just Be Dehydration

In this episode of SNF This, we sit down with Dr. Irene Hamrick, gerontologist and Supervising Physician for VitalCare Connect, for a deep dive into one of the most underdiagnosed culprits in post-acute care: dehydration. Dr. Hamrick breaks down how something as seemingly simple as fluid balance can drive some of the most serious acute presentations in elderly patients — from kidney dysfunction and blood pressure instability to altered mental status. If you're caring for seniors and not thinking about hydration first, this episode will change how you approach the workup.