If you care for an older adult, it’s important to know about delirium. This condition is marked by sudden changes in a person’s ability to pay attention or respond coherently, and it requires immediate attention. “Delirium is an acute medical emergency,” says UNC Health pulmonologist and geriatrician C. Adrian Austin, MD. “It’s a sign that… The post How to Recognize Delirium first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
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