What is Delirium? Delirium is a condition where people have increased confusion, changes in thinking and a reduced attention span. Symptoms can develop quickly and often fluctuate during the day.
Who gets delirium? It can happen to anyone but there are some things that put a person at higher risk of it. These include: Older age, Hearing and sight loss, A diagnosis of dementia, Having a lot of other health problems, Being in hospital with a broken hip or serious illness.
Delirium is also known as ‘acute confusion’. It is treatable – but if it is undetected then it can be a life threatening
