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My 80 year old mother woke up very confused and tired today, what happened?
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Meds, infections: A medication or an interaction from multiple medications may be a reason for symptoms. In persons with dementia, this may be a sign of an underlying infection not diagnoses yet. She needs to be seen by a doctor.
Answered 3/28/2016
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