Often, close family members and caregivers can feel like an older person they\u2019ve known and loved for years has suddenly become unrecognisable. This can be a very difficult time for spouses and other family members who feel like they have lost parts of their loved one that they have always cherished. Personality changes are common for elderly<\/a> people. These changes occur for a number of reasons, such as health issues, other underlying medical issues and situational factors in their life.<\/p>\n
The above are common personality traits that may be experienced by people of any age. However, more significant personality changes should be assessed by a health doctor. For example, extreme impulsiveness, paranoia, and social withdrawal can all be signs of a deeper underlying medical problem. Sudden personality changes may be caused by the following:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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