Contributed by Namrata Patil, MD MPH of Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Faculty at Harvard Medical School, Boston. “Doctor, is he still like that? […]
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Long-term Cognitive Impairment after ICU Delirium: Common but Under-Recognized
Case example Sandra, a 75 year old single female, was found lying on the floor of her home by her long-time neighbor. She was not […]
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When Confusion is Confusing: Family Caregivers and Delirium among Older Adults
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. […]
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Interaction of Delirium and Dementia on Cognitive Decline
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 […]
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