One D

Having mentioned the launch of the fabulous Let's Respect Again www.letsrespect.co.uk I thought I'd pick out the One D that doesn't get anywhere near as much attention as Louis, Harry, Zayn, or indeed Dementia or Depression and that is Delirium.

Delirium can have a devastating impact on someones health and life expectancy, yet it is entirely treatable if diagnosed and treated effectively. I'm not going to attempt to dish out any medical advice nor pretend to be an expert on the condition, but I'd like to flag up some fantastic learning resources that are easily accessible and understandable.

First up there is an interview with Alasdair MJ MacLullich, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Edinburgh who discusses Delirium, the risk factors, assessment and management in a podcast about the condition. http://letsrespect.co.uk/podcasts/

One of the most powerful films about Delirium is this five minute video made by Dr Andrew Teodorczuk Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist and Honorary Senior Lecturer featuring an interview with a gentleman discussing his own experience of Delirium

Dr Teodorczuk also produced a short introductory lecture for healthcare professionals which is on the excellent European Delirium Association website http://www.europeandeliriumassociation.com/news/delirium-essential-facts-a-short-lecture-by-dr-andrew-teodorczuk/ on which there are a host of other valuable resources about delirium for carers too

Have a read and a watch

Tony
@TJA_evonet