Delirium and dementia can be differentiated by:
Please remember that the hallmark of delirium is disturbance of consciousness (altered sensorium) whereas in dementia, there is no disturbance of consciousness. DELIRIUM DEMENTIA Onset Sudden onset Insidious onset Consciousness Disturbed NO Disturbance Course Fluctuating Course Progressive course
Loss of memory
Apraxia
Delusion
Altered sensorium
Organic Mental Disorders