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Understanding Delirium: Confusion in elderly

Public Forum

Overview

What is delirium and how does it differ from dementia? When are mood and behaviour changes a sign of delirium? This World Delirium Day, join our experts as they share more about this disturbance in mental ability that results in a state of confusion and reduced awareness. Gain a deeper understanding of delirium, how to recognise it, and what caregivers can do.

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Event Details

Date & Time

05 Mar 2022, 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm

Venue

Zoom

Audience

Public

Language

English

Cost

Free Admission

Programme

​10.00am

​Opening address

Clin Asst Prof Ong Pui Sim
Senior Consultant, Department of Psychological Medicine

​10.05am

​Understanding the differences between dementia and delirium

Dr Ooi Chun How
Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine

​10.20am

​Mood and behavioural disturbances in delirium

Clin Asst Prof Bharanthi Balasundaram
Senior Consultant, Department of Psychological Medicine

​10.35am

​Behavioural management in delirium

Louisa Tan
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology

​10.55am

​Q&A session

Moderated by: Clin Asst Prof Ong Pui Sim
Panellists: Dr Ooi Chun How, Senior Consultant
Clin Asst Prof Bharathi Balasundaram, Senior Consultant
Louisa Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist
Li Fuyin, Senior Nurse Clinician

​11.25am

​Closing remarks

Clin Asst Prof Bharath Balasundaram
Senior Consultant, Department of Psychological Medicine

Speaker Profile

Clin Asst Prof Ong Pui Sim
Senior Consultant
Department of Psychological Medicine


Dr Ooi Chun How
Senior Consultant
Department of Geriatric Medicine


Clin Asst Prof Bharathi Balasundaram
Senior Consultant
Department of Psychological Medicine


Louisa Tan
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Department of Clinical Psychology

Venue

​Zoom

Fees & Payments

​Free Admission

Current Session
05 Mar 2022
Public Forum Understanding Delirium: Confusion in elderly
Free Admission 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm