A Note to Caregivers
If your loved one has any of the following health conditions, he or she may also experience agitation and anxiety:
- Heart arrhythmias
- The "three D's": delirium, dementia, or depression
- The "hypers" and "hypos": hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and postural hypotension
- Pulmonary edema or pulmonary emboli
- Emphysema, bronchitis, or congestive heart failure
If your loved one seems overly worried, fearful, or panicky, contact his or her doctor.
