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Delirium in the Older Adult: A Family Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Delirium (say dah-l-ear-ee-uhm) is when a person becomes confused. It is temporary. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. It develops quickly over hours and days. It can last for a few hours or days, sometimes longer. Delirium is a serious medical problem, and common in older adults. This pamphlet provides information on delirium including causes, exhibited behaviours, and what you can do to help. (English) Colour
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Catalogue Number:
256479Body Location:
- Brain and Nerves
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Symptoms
Disorders and Conditions:
- Older Adult Health,
- Mental Health and Behaviour
Keywords:
- Delusions,
- Hallucinations,
- Delirium,
- Confusion,
- Behaviours,
- Causes,
- Senior,
- Geriatric,
- Restraint,
- Older,
- System,
- Least,
- Elder,
- Nervous
Demographic:
- Older Adults
Program:
- Older Adult,
- Mental Health and Substance Use,
- Long Term Care/Assisted Living
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FactsheetRevision Date:
March 29, 2018Showing 4 of 47 for search: *:*
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