Dementia

Progressive slowing, poor initiative, reduced self-care, apathy in older adults

EmergentReview due

At a glance

Superimposed delirium, aspiration, falls, abuse/neglect, unsafe living.

Watch forSuperimposed deliriumaspirationfallsabuse/neglect

Motor syndrome with characteristic catatonic signs. Not simply very depressed or non-engaging.

Separates the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group. It is not specific to Dementia.

Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group — not specific to Dementia

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group — not specific to Dementia

Progressive slowing, poor initiative, reduced self-care, apathy in older adults

Key features

Superimposed delirium, aspiration, falls, abuse/neglect, unsafe living.

High-risk causes5 causes

Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group.

Motor syndrome with characteristic catatonic signs. Not simply very depressed or non-engaging.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group.

The medication chart is often the shortest route to the diagnosis Quiet delirium is commonly missed and often medically dangerous

Priority steps2 steps

Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Psychomotor Retardation / Mutism / Severe Withdrawal group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.