Delirium — an acute but treatable syndrome — must be differentiated from dementia, which has a slow and chronic progression. A history of rapid functional change or change in patient behavior (e.g., ...

Background: Depression negatively affects how a person feels, thinks, or behaves; is associated with impaired functioning in social and work settings; and can be associated with thoughts of suicide.

A computerized tool can accurately identify older adults visiting the emergency department who have a high risk of dying within six months, a new study found. The tool, called the Geriatric ...

Constipation and impaction from such common causes as limited fluid intake, decreased activity, and medication side effects are also important elimination concerns to discuss, as they can lead to ...