Confusion or Behavioural Changes

Step 1: Check Symptoms

  • Risk of harm to themselves, or others.
  • Change in level of consciousness.
  • A decreased ability to focus attention (e.g. cannot count backwards from 10 to 1, cannot hold a simple conversation).
  • Increased agitation or aggression.
  • A change in usual level of function and/or consciousness.

Step 2: What are the resident's observations, A‑G assessment and advance care directive?