But there’s something that few consider and that’s easy to control: how you drink water.
Drinking Water Strategically: The Urologist’s Method
One of the biggest mistakes older adults make is drinking too little water during the day and trying to make up for it in the afternoon or evening. The result? A full bladder just when you most need to rest.
Urologists recommend following this smart hydration routine:
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From the moment you wake up until 4:00 p.m.
Drink between 70% and 80% of your daily water intake
Divide it into small glasses every hour
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty; that’s a sign of dehydration
From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Gradually reduce the amount
If you exercise, hydrate beforehand (never after 7:00 p.m.)
Avoid drinking water while watching TV or eating dinner
After 6:00 p.m.
