Mr. Springfield suffers currently from recent memory problems and confusion, which, according to his wife, have been increasing slowly in severity over the past year or so. Mr. Springfield wanders from his home, now more frequently than ever especially during the late afternoon. He gets lost easily. Mrs. Springfield has been spending more time watching out for her husband because of his increased wandering. She has not yet sought support from any outside agencies. The …
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…His vision is deteriorating and he wears bifocals, which were prescribed and fitted within the last four months. He suffers from presbycusis, which was identified three years ago in a full audiometric evaluation as a bilateral, mild-moderate sensorineural hearing loss. He was prescribed a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid for the right ear but does not wear it. Mr. Springfield also suffers from prostate problems, which prevent him from sitting down for long periods of time.