Dr. Jason Karlawish

Dr. Jason Karlawish is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is an expert in what delirium is, why people with dementia are at a higher risk for developing it and what steps caregivers should take to prepare.

Question Answered By Dr. Jason Karlawish

"Why does delirium increase death rates in a hospital?"

"What is delirium?"

"Why does hospitalization increase delirium?"

"Is the risk of delirium higher in people with dementia?"

"What’s going on in the brain to cause delirium?"

"Does delirium mean hallucinations?"

"Can we prevent delirium in people with dementia?"