Checking Infections

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   "Infections are often the cause of decline in functioning in elderly." Mayo Clinic
   
   

   With the significant decline in Dwane's cognitive and motor functioning and the increase in his hallucinations, we are checking to see if he might have a urine infection -- infections of some kind are often the cause of such a decline.  He has declined so significantly since January, with another significant dip this week.  We are checking to see if there is an infection that is causing the decline, or if this is a new normal level of functioning.  So sad to see.