Research supports the management of delirium with tools other than medication. Hand massage has been shown to reduce stress ...

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 ...

Delirium and dementia can seem similar, but they are different conditions that require different care. Both can cause ...

People living with dementia often end up in the emergency room for behavioral issues. And because most E-Rs are not equipped to care for this population, that individual may be forced to wait hours ...

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 ...

Lower levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...

When the macular layer of an older adult’s right eye retina becomes thicker, the person is more likely to experience postoperative delirium, a study shows. That was the case for older patients who ...

The study also found a significant reduction of persistent delirium in 2019 among female, frail, and dementia subgroups. These positive trends align with the enactment of the IMPACT Act and ...

Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...