Depression, delirium, and medication context

這是什麼

Depression, delirium, and medicines can affect memory, sleep, and brain function, especially in older adults.^[1,2]

為什麼重要

NIA lists depression, delirium, medicines, combinations of medicines, alcohol, and other substances as brain-function contexts to review with clinicians.^[1]

它會影響哪些判斷

• Sudden confusion is different from slow memory drift and can follow illness or hospitalization.^[1,3]

解讀陷阱

• Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own; NIA says medication concerns should be discussed with a health care provider.^[1]

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