Delirium in older people
Episodes of delirium are most common amongst older patients and can cause great distress to patients, families and carers. Here you can find information, guidance and tools to help you identify and manage episodes of delirium in older people.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- overview of the definition of delirium
- how delirium can affect older people
- access to further guidance and tools on prevention, diagnosis and management
- guidance for improving care for people living with dementia, and their families.
Resource last reviewed
22 Aug 2022
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