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Delirium Prevention or Mitigation

Delirium is a sudden change in mental status that can occur in hospitalized older adults. Potential causes include infection, dehydration, and medication side effects. Delirium is preventable, but also treatable, should it occur.

Delirium Prevention Education

Print Resources

Delirium Prevention Program: The AGS CoCare: HELP™ Program (formerly known as the Hospital Elder Life Program), is a model of hospital care designed to prevent delirium. This website provides an overview of delirium, an overview of the AGS CoCare HELP™ Program, and access to educational content (for a fee).

Delirium Prevention Tools

Delirium Instruments: The AGS CoCare: HELP™ Program (formerly known as the Hospital Elder Life Program) has several instruments freely available that can be used in the recognition and diagnosis of delirium.
Delirium Toolkit for COVID-19: The Delirium Prevention Toolkit Amidst COVID-19 is freely available from the AGS CoCare: HELP™ Program.
Delirium Evaluation Bundle: Tool 3J Delirium Evaluation Bundle in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Fall Prevention Toolkit can be used to assess whether a patient has delirium.