"It's kind of an altered state of consciousness where they are just not themselves. Dealing with my dad, sometimes it comes across as delusions and paranoia, it's this otherness, it is not him. It's a body response or a mind's response to these things that they can't handle." - Marlene Moorman

Delirium is frightening for both the affected person and their loved ones. It can be caused by many factors and is often characterized by confusion and behavioural changes.

We spoke about delirium and dementia with Pam Holliday, Margaret Keatings and Marlene Moorman, members of SPA-LTC's Partner Working Group.

A Partner Working Group is composed of family or care partners with diverse experiences. They add value to research and the development of clinical tools to support professionals and family care partners. The Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care program has put together a Partner Working Group with the support of a grant from Health Canada to help align the materials created for professionals working in long-term care homes and for family members caring for persons living in long-term care homes.

Learn more about SPA-LTC resources for care partners

Learn more about the Strengthening a Palliative Approach to Long-Term Care project at: https://spaltc.ca/