What are the signs and symptoms of delirium?

  • Behaviour that is different from the persons normal self

  • Appearing confused and forgetful

  • Difficulty paying attention

  • Agitation, being quiet or withdrawn

  • Being unsure of the time of day or where they are

  • Changes to sleeping habits

  • Seeing things that are not there, but that seem very real to them

  • Changes in normal toileting habits

  • Changes in appetite and swallowing

  • Being unsteady and likely to fall

  • Symptoms may be worse at night

Delirium Signs and Symptoms

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Concerned that somebody you know may be presenting signs and symptoms of delirium?            Clearer Days Delirium Support provides a free delirium checklist tool for patients and carers alike.

If you would like to learn more about this tool, please click the 'Delirium Checklist Information' button. If you would like to take a free delirium checklist test, please click the 'Delirium Checklist Tool' button.

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