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It is the practitioner’s job to elicit explanations from the older adult as to why they are seeking care. This may be achieved by asking direct questions about what they think the symptoms indicate and/or what they think family members or other sources may have suggested. It is a rare patient who is unaffected by television or the Internet. This is a good time to evaluate how well the older adult understands the symptoms and what they are worried about.