Delirium is a clinical syndrome or condition that is usually temporary and treatable. But it’s often missed.

What is 'excited delirium' and why does it show up in so many officer-involved deaths? The term has been used to explain why a severely agitated person suddenly dies after an aggressive, often ...

The term "sundowning" refers to when these delirium symptoms occur in the late afternoon and often last into the evening. What is delirium?

The benefits and risks of exercise therapy in treating delirium compared to no treatment or usual care are unclear due to the lack of robust evidence. Exercise therapy could help reduce the duration ...

Further, in all three cases, the term “excited delirium” was used by police as a reason to restrain them or to distance themselves from taking responsibility for the deaths.

Medical providers divide altered mental status into three types: delirium, dementia, and psychosis: Delirium. Delirium is a change in mental function that often results in confusion and lack of ...

Hospital delirium is a temporary but serious condition. It typically affects older adults who are unwell, especially those with dementia. Learn more.

If you are starting to notice cognitive changes in your parents or aging loved ones, you might want to educate yourself on the differences between delirium and dementia. As our county ages, a paradigm ...