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My parent is suddenly talking nonsense and isn't themselves (delirium).

Unlike dementia, it is an acute brain failure state that appears "suddenly" and can improve "within a few days". It commonly occurs in the elderly after major surgery, during hospitalization, or due to medication side effects, such as cold medicine. Once the cause is eliminated and strength is restored (e.g., with restorative care), most patients return to normal.

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  • 구분: 치매는 서서히 진행되지만, 섬망은 급격히 나타나며 낮보다 밤에 증상이 더 심해지는 특징이 있습니다.
  • 안정: 가족분들이 곁에서 현재 시간과 장소를 지속적으로 알려주어 환자를 안심시키는 것이 중요합니다.
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병원에서 억제대로 묶을 경우, 공포감으로 인해 증상이 더욱 악화될 수 있습니다. 최대한 편안한 환경을 조성해 드리는 것이 최선의 치료입니다.

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