My mother's caregiver has to constantly remind her about the water. You would be amazed at how much a lack of it damages senior health.
http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/elderly-dehydration
Years ago my mother would drink nothing but water. She and her sister would drink hot water from the kettle. Almost never coffee and only occasionally tea. Now, we have to almost force Mom to drink. It's not that she outright refuses. It seems like she has no interest though. As if she doesn't care.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/112365.php
From time to time Mom suffers from constipation. Drinking water helps eliminate that problem. Doesn't cure it but it makes the constipation flare up happen less frequent.
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/12-unexpected-benefits-drinking-hot-water.html
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