Delirium
Delirium is a state of impaired consciousness, cognitive functions, and perception. Medically, delirium is known as an acute confusional state. The condition’s “acute” designation means
Delirium is a state of impaired consciousness, cognitive functions, and perception. Medically, delirium is known as an acute confusional state. The condition’s “acute” designation means
Less than thirty years ago, people were attributing dementia-related symptoms as senility or old age.
In the past, it was considered normal for cognitive decline as one aged. As early as 2500 B.C., Egyptian vizier Ptahhotep described the elderly as cognitive abilities vanished as “The heart, void, recalls not the past. …every night becomes more and more childish.”
