Up to one-third of older adults staying in the hospital can develop a condition called delirium. It is especially common in people age 65 and older.

Delirium causes sudden confusion and trouble thinking clearly. A person may have trouble paying attention, feel disoriented, ...

Dementia can make a person much more likely to have delirium. Delirium can have many different causes. The key to getting better is to find the causes of delirium and then try to resolve them. If this ...

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

Delirium is a sudden and serious condition that causes confusion and a lack of awareness. It often happens quickly, ...