Delirium increases the risk of nursing home admission. Individuals at high risk for delirium should be assessed daily using a standardized tool to facilitate prompt identification and management.

Older patients are far more likely to experience delirium during a hospital stay than previously thought, with new research ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental state. It is a serious condition that is sometimes mistaken for dementia or, more rarely, depression. Unlike dementia, delirium develops quickly and is ...

As we age, our health concerns often shift towards chronic conditions and the potential for hospital stays. However, a recent ...

Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia. Delirium is a change in a ...

Older patients are far more likely to experience delirium during a hospital stay than previously thought. Picture: NCA NewsWire The study, published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies ...