Healthy Ramadan Fasting tips for older persons:

To safeguard the health and safety of the elderly who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the Primary Health Care Corporation in Doha has offered useful tips.
Fatima Saleh al-Kaladi, health educator, said elderly people are not advised to exert extreme effort while fasting to avoid tiredness. It is normal to feel tired during the first days of fasting, but older people should see a doctor if they experience symptoms such as blurred vision, persistent pain, confusion, lightheadedness, or dizziness,”.

Al-Kaladi recommended eating slowly, starting with easy-to-digest vegetables, and avoiding fatty meals during the first days of fasting.
Further, Iftar meal should include nutrient-rich foods to compensate for the loss of nutrients due to fasting, as the nutritious meal maintains blood sugar within a normal range and provides a source of energy necessary to perform many physical activities while fasting.
Additionally, al-Kaladi advised elders to drink plenty of water after breaking their fast to provide their bodies with enough fluids during the daylight hours, thus preventing dehydration and constipation. According to the World Health Organisation, the recommended intake of water is a minimum of 10 cups between Iftar and Suhoor.