Pattern Categories
Behavioral Patterns
Daily routines, sleep cycles, and activity levels
12 patterns tracked • 1 new deviation detected
Triggers & Responses
What causes problems and what interventions work
8 triggers identified • 12 effective responses logged
Baseline Drift
Long-term changes in cognitive, physical, and social function
3 baselines tracked • Stable over 45 days
😊 Social Baseline
Adult children: Visits 2-3 times/week, recognizes them, expresses joy at visits
Grandchildren: Monthly visits, sometimes confused about ages/names but responds positively
Quality: Warm, affectionate, seeks physical closeness (hugs, hand-holding)
Former friends: 1-2 phone calls per month, sometimes doesn't remember conversations after they end
Church community: No longer attending due to confusion/anxiety in groups
Overall: Social circle has shrunk significantly from pre-diagnosis
Positive expressions: Smiles readily, laughs at jokes/funny moments, expresses gratitude
Negative expressions: Anxiety during sundowning, occasional frustration with limitations, rare tearfulness
Overall: Mood appears stable, no signs of clinical depression
Comprehension: Understands simple, direct statements. Loses track with complex explanations.
Expression: Can communicate basic needs, preferences, discomfort. Sometimes repeats same questions/statements.
Eye contact: Good, engages visually during conversations
Emotional cues: Can express happiness, anxiety, frustration through facial expressions and gestures even when words fail
Stability assessment: Social engagement and mood patterns are stable. Margaret maintains positive relationships with family, responds well to visits, and shows no signs of social withdrawal or depression. This is excellent—preserving social connections improves quality of life.