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Alzheimer's & Dementia - The difference
Delirium versus dementia
Last updated: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Delirium is another form of global impairment of intellectual functioning. What is the difference between delirium and dementia?

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Delirium Dementia
Consciousness disturbed Consciousness normal
Abrupt onset Slow onset
Usually brief course Progressive course
Responds to treatment Treatment merely limits progress

For more information visit: Dementia SA: http://www.dementiasa.org/ or Alzheimer’s South Africa: http://www.alzheimers.org.za
 
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