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World Delirium Awareness Day 2025 is here! Don’t forget to tag NSMSGS in your social media posts #WDAD2025 and #NSMSGS about the day. And consider sending your photos/stories that we can include to sgsevents@nsmsgs.ca with the subject line #WDAD2025.

An older adult with delirium is confused, may have hallucinations, and can be frightened by the experience. RGP Toronto offers the following tips to support communication: Stay Calm, Maintain Eye Contact, Introduce Yourself, Listen Actively, and Engage and Empathize.

There are several key signs and symptoms of delirium. Commonly used screening tools within the NSM Region include the Confusion Assessment Method; The Delirium Triage Screen and The 4AT. Tell us in the comments what you use to screen for Delirium.

Delirium can present in different ways. There are three types of delirium: HYPERACTIVE (restless, agitated), HYPOACTIVE (drowsy, lethargic) and MIXED. To learn more about the subtypes of delirium, you may refer to this visual summary by BMJ bmj.com/content/bmj/su…

Delirium can often be prevented- it’s important to be aware of the modifiable risk factors. Refer to the SF7 Toolkit through RGP Toronto for more information. rgptoronto.ca/wp-content/upl…

Delirium is a Medical Emergency. Take immediate action if you believe someone you are supporting is in a delirium.

As we lead up to WDAD, NSMSGS will be sharing resources to bring awareness to Delirium in older adults. Consider how you might participate. Visit deliriumday.com for more information.

Register today for the 3rd Annual Focus on Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Conference hosted in conjunction with GeriMedRisk! The cost is $25/pp (Free for health professions students—email sgsevents@nsmsgs.ca for a promo code). To register visit tinyurl.com/NSM-2025

Join us tomorrow for the November Practice Short featuring Dr. Amanda Gardhouse. Register at waypointcentre-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us for the November Practice Short featuring Dr. Amanda Gardhouse. Register today for this complimentary webinar at waypointcentre-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Positive Approach to Care (PAC) will be offered in Barrie on October 30th - Register before Friday to secure your spot. Sessions are intended for those working in NSM. Register at nsmsgs.ca/education

There is still time to register for the Practice Short this morning at 8:30 am! For more information and to register follow this link nsmsgs.ca/events/sleep-m…

Join the NSMSGS PRCs on Friday October 11th (TOMORROW) at 8:30 am for our monthly Practice Short. For more information and to register follow this link nsmsgs.ca/events/sleep-m…

Join the NSMSGS PRCs (and Pharmacists) on Friday October 11th at 8:30 am for our monthly Practice Short. For more information and to register follow this link nsmsgs.ca/events/sleep-m…

Thank you to Dr. Iaboni for speaking at the September Practice Short this morning. If you missed it live, you can watch on YouTube at youtu.be/1vXHvhx53DI

Still time to register for the Practice Short this morning! nsmsgs.ca/education @CCSMH

Register today for NSMSGS Practice Short on Friday September 13th! Dr. Andrea Iaboni will be joining the PRCs to present "Facing Fear: Helping Older Adults Overcome Anxiety." Register at nsmsgs.ca/education. @CCSMH

NSMSGS Practice Shorts return on Friday September 13th! Register today for "Facing Fear: Helping Older Adults Overcome Anxiety" with Dr. Andrea Iaboni. Register today at nsmsgs.ca/education @CCSMH

SFCare Learning Series is being offered virtually on July 17, 2024. Register today at nsmsgs.ca/education Registration closes July 10th!

Join the NSMSGS PRCs for SFCare Learning Series on July 17, 2024. Register today at nsmsgs.ca/education