s dressing inappropriately for the weather or not seeking help for a serious problem.
- Losing abstract reasoning, such as understanding the significance of events or the ability to understand a principle.
- Misplacing things, even placing things in strange places, sometimes becoming paranoid or suspicious because they have disappeared.
- Rapid mood swings for no apparent reason.
- Personality change, becoming apathetic, confused, suspicious, or fearful.
- Loss of initiative, to the point the person may not spontaneously engage in any activities.
original article by Dr. Ray Baker, MD
with revisions by the MediResource Clinical Team