Make sure the patient has a thorough exam and medicine review. 1  The cause of the behavior may be a common condition, such as constipation, infection, vision or hearing problems, sleep problems, or pain. 2  Many drugs and drug combinations can cause confusion and agitation in older people.
Combo washer dryer. A combo washer dryer (also known more simply as a washer-dryer in the UK) is a combination in a single cabinet of a washing machine and a clothes dryer. It should not be confused with a stackable combination of a separate washing machine and a separate clothes dryer.
A washer and dryer combination consumes a high amount of electricity. The dryer has the higher energy needs, ranging from 1,800 to 5,000 watts, according to the Washing Machine Advisor. Their occasional use means they do not consume as much energy as some other appliances, but use a lot when they do operate. The clothes washer uses somewhat less energy, ranging from 350 to 500 watts.