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What should you do if you noticed that a resident's dementia symptoms worsened very quickly?

According to the Alzheimer's Association, rapid changes in a person's behavior, thinking, or mobility are not normal dementia progression and require immediate medical attention. This means if you noticed that a resident's dementia symptoms worsened very quickly, the first and most critical step is to seek a medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause. The sudden decline is often a sign of an underlying, and potentially treatable, medical issue like an infection or medication side effect.