Arguments with the children

An irritating topic: why old people don’t like to drink

Parent-child dispute: The generations often clash when it comes to drinking.(Bild: Olga Yastremska, New Africa, Africa Studio)

Caring for a relative is not an easy task. Neither for the carer nor for the person in need of care. Time and again, water intake is a source of potential conflict. Krone+ took a look at why older people don't like to reach for a glass of water, what consequences this can have for their health - and how much they should drink as a minimum.

It's the simplest thing in the world: drinking a glass of water when you're thirsty. What sounds like a simple matter of course for young, healthy people is a challenge for older people.