Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Delirium is a sudden change in thinking that makes someone confused and disoriented.It is common among older adults in hospitals and is usually ...

In her late 60s, your mom goes to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. Within hours, she’s confused and agitated, insisting she’s at home and not in a hospital bed. Medical professionals call ...

Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia. Delirium is a change in a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Over a 30-day period, my 84-year-old husband went from being mentally sharp, to going into a fog, to not ...