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.
Upgrade your washer and dryer. Dryers use a ton of energy, and most models use about the same amount, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's EnergyStar program. But if yours needs an upgrade, look for a model with a moisture sensor, which automatically shuts the dryer off when your clothes are dry. Upgrade your washer to one with faster spin cycles, ideally up to 1800 rotations per minute. A fast spin wrings more water out of clothes, meaning less time in the dryer.