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the daughter anxiously asked am I losing
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confused the daughter is not alone in
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this feeling you may also have been
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confused about your older loved one's
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Sudden Change in mental status and
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confusion the mysterious condition that
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can cause otherwise Lucid individuals to
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become confused disoriented and
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hallucinations is known as delirium
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a condition that often strikes swiftly
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and can have profound consequences for
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affected this is Dr Armen sharuk a
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geriatric oncologist I am double board
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certified in geriatrics and
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oncology I have more than 12 years of
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experience in taking care of older
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adults with or without
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cancer one Hallmark of delirium is its
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sudden onset occurring over hours or
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days you can usually recognize the exact
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date and even time when such an acute
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change happened this Swift shift in
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mental state demands urgent attention
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vital timely intervention can
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significantly impact its severity and
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outcomes delirium symptoms fluctuate
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throughout the day often creating a
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cyclical pattern of Lucidity and
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confusion careful observation and
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documentation are essential to track
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these changes such vigilance assist
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medical professionals in diagnosing and
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managing this challenging condition
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effectively deliv delium often causes
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significant focus and attention deficits
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patients may be easily distracted
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struggle with everyday tasks or lose
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conversations this impaired attention
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can lead to frustration and a decline in
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functionality impacting both the
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caregivers disorganized thinking is a
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notable sign of delirium manifesting as
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incoherent speech or jumping between
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unrelated ideas these cognitive
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struggles can also complicate processing
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information or understanding
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instructions further impairing
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communication patients with delirium can
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experience varying States Of
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Consciousness from hyper alertness and
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agitation also known as hyperactive
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delirium to extreme lethargy also known
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delirium patients suffering from
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hypoactive delirium usually stay in bed
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for hours and even days and have minimal
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interaction with others sleep
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disturbances often exacerbate these
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fluctuations worsening disorientation
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and complicating patient care emotional
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volatility is another characteristic of
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delirium presenting as anxiety
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irritability or paranoia in severe cases
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hallucinations or delusions may occur
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causing immense distress and requiring
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empathetic focused care from Health Care
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Providers prompt recognition of delirium
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is critical as it can lead to severe
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consequences like increase hospital
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stays or even mortality by understanding
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its key characteristics sudden onset
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fluctuating symptoms and reversability
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you can deliver timely and effective
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care to affected individuals in the
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following video we will discuss the
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underlying medical reasons that can
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delirium if you enjoyed this video
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