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When Confusion is Confusing: Family Caregivers and Delirium among Older Adults

Posted on June 27, 2017July 5, 2017 by NIDUS Blogger

Mary’s 86-year-old mother Eileen has been living with her and her family for the past two years. Eileen is a widow with mild dementia. She is pleasant, communicative, and able to perform simple ADLs. Mary’s husband and her adult children help provide support, while Mary provides most of the caregiving tasks. Last week Eileen […]

Interaction of Delirium and Dementia on Cognitive Decline

Posted on May 10, 2017May 16, 2017 by NIDUS Blogger

The differences between delirium and dementia can be difficult to spot. If an elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease tends to become confused or agitated in the evening (a condition often known as “sundowning”) is his behavior dementia- or delirium-related? Moreover, what are the biological bases that differ between delirium and dementia? New research published in […]

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Connectivity and Plasticity: Two factors that may influence cognitive decline after delirium

Posted on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by nidus_delirium

Delirium – a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment – is a costly and common condition. Though delirium can affect anyone, it is most prevalent in the elderly, affecting up to 50% of hospitalized seniors. However, it is not yet known why some individuals develop […]

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Is post-stroke delirium related to compromised right-brain function?

Posted on March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 by nidus_delirium

Have you ever felt confused? Perhaps, you were visiting another country where everyone around you spoke a different language? You’ve lost your way to your hotel and didn’t know how to ask for directions? This situation can be unnerving to the most level-headed person. Yet, this is but a glimpse of what it must feel […]

The NIDUS Blog: Introduction and Overview

Posted on February 14, 2017April 28, 2017 by nidus_delirium

Welcome to the NIDUS Blog!The NIDUS Blog is led by the NIDUS Dissemination Task Force leaders, Andrew Auerbach, MD, University of California San Francisco, and Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, University of North Carolina.The goals of this blog are two-fold. First, we hope to provide informative and thought-provoking posts about delirium research, treatment, experiences and more. Second, […]

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