When the person you care for exhibits changes in their behavior or their thinking, delirium, depression, and dementia could be the cause. This video shows the importance of assessing and addressing an ...

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 ...

Memory lapses, confusion, and difficulty focusing can be unsettling, particularly for older adults or their loved ones, as ...

Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition, accompanied by either altered consciousness or disorganized ...

The early signifiers of dementia can be incredibly concerning, as they throw off a lot of your every day life. These can ...

Delirium is a troubling complication in hospitalized older patients with cancer. Although preventable and potentially reversible, delirium may be prolonged. Persistent delirium at the time of ...

Older people being treated with antibiotics should be reassured that using antibiotics will treat delirium and have no effect on getting dementia,” Segil told us. Both Allder and Segil gave ...

Antibiotics, Vaccinations and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia Jan. 21, 2025 — Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are ...

Mild and reversible AKI was tied to an increased risk for probable dementia and mild cognitive impairment in older adults ...

Dementia posturing refers to a group of physical symptoms that can affect people with dementia. They include a stooped posture, shuffling walk, balance difficulties, or stiff movements. Dementia ...

Medically and mentally disruptive health events such as hip fracture or pneumonia can change the clinical path for  people with dementia. That conclusion was based on results of a study published ...

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a test used to detect mild cognitive decline and early signs of dementia. It can help identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease and screen for ...