Yesterday she was chatting; today she's muddled about the day. Sudden confusion often has a treatable cause, like an infection. Get help the same day
The Pushpa team · 4 sourcesDementia comes on slowly, over months and years. Delirium is different. MedlinePlus describes it as starting suddenly, and often being temporary and treatable. The NHS is direct: get medical help immediately if someone suddenly becomes confused. Sometimes it can be life threatening
The NHS suggests a quick check: ask her name, her age and today's date. If she was fine yesterday and can't answer today, that's sudden confusion. MedlinePlus adds that delirium can also cause hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there
If instead the forgetfulness has crept in slowly over months, that's a reason to see her doctor about memory, not an emergency
How Pushpa helpsPushpa remembers how she sounded on yesterday's call. If she's suddenly muddled, drowsy or not making sense, the family is alerted the same evening, not in the next morning's report
General information, not medical advice. In an emergency in India, call 112
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