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.


Reviewed by Dr. Maria Llorente, Geriatric Psychiatrist

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