An estimated 3,100 people in Wolverhampton have been diagnosed with dementia.

In her late 60s, your mom goes to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. Within hours, she’s confused and agitated, insisting she’s at home and not in a hospital bed. Medical professionals call ...

How often have you heard someone exclaim, "You're delirious!" or "You're demented!" in disbelief of another person's apparent deterioration of thoughts/actions? Delirious and demented get used ...

If you are starting to notice cognitive changes in your parents or aging loved ones, you might want to educate yourself on the differences between delirium and dementia. As our county ages, a paradigm ...

Research published today in the British Journal of Anaesthesia focuses on patients over the age of 65 who were assessed as cognitively normal prior to surgery. This study, led by Professor Juraj ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and ...

A new specialist nursing team has been established at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to support patients with dementia, delirium or both.

Our brains normally help us stay aware of where we are, what is happening around us, and who we are talking to. However, in some medical situations people suddenly become confused, disoriented, and ...