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Factors that amplify complexities in elder care
| Visual impairment |
| Hearing loss |
| Social issues |
| Financial problems |
| Malnutrition |
| Isolation |
| Altered cognitive function |
| Reduced functional status |
| Risk of falls |
| Unsteady gait |
| Urinary and/or fecal incontinence |
| Structural safety issues in the home |
| Spiritual issues |
| Family issues |
| Anxiety and depression |
| Effects of multiple medications |
