Dementia and Delirium

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Agnosia

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A condition characterized by the inability to recognize or interpret sensory information, despite having the ability to see, hear, or feel.

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Confabulation

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A memory error where a person creates false memories without the intention to deceive, often filling in gaps in their memory with fabricated details.

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Vital Signs

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Measurements of the body's basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature, used to assess a person's health.

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Hydration Status

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The state of body water balance, which is crucial for maintaining physiological functions and overall health.

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Catastrophic Reaction

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An extreme emotional response to a stressful situation, often seen in individuals with cognitive impairments, where they may cry out, retreat, or cover their head.

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Delirium

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An acute, often reversible, state of confusion characterized by disturbances in attention, awareness, and cognition.

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Dementia

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A chronic or progressive syndrome characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.

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Pseudodementia

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A condition that mimics dementia but is actually caused by depression or other reversible factors.

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Sundown Syndrome

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A phenomenon where confusion and agitation worsen in the late afternoon and evening, often seen in individuals with dementia.

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Anomia

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A type of aphasia where a person has difficulty naming objects or recalling words.