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Delirium: What is it and How is it Different from Dementia?

Delirium: What is it and How is it Different from Dementia?

Mar 15, 2021 | Resources/News

Delirium is a sudden and severe brain function change that causes a person to appear confused or disoriented or to have difficulty maintaining focus, thinking clearly, and remembering recent events. A serious medical illness (i.e., an infection) usually triggers...

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