Delirium Learning Application vs Safe Older Drivers

Delirium is a common but serious condition that is under recognised and associated with poor outcomes. However, delirium can be prevented and treated if dealt with urgently. It is therefore essential that all staff who care for people in hospital and the community are aware of how to prevent delirium and how to ensure that someone with suspected delirium receives rapid assessment and appropriate management. This mobile application is designed to support staff working in all care sectors to enhance their knowledge and skills in working with people who have delirium. It complements the delirium online learning resource available on learnPro

The American Geriatrics Society developed this app under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with the goal of helping health care practitioners prevent motor vehicle crashes and injury to older adults. Health care practitioners caring for older adults are in a leading position to address and correct this public health concern at the individual patient and caregiver level. By adopting preventive practices—including the assessment and counseling strategies outlined in this app—clinicians can better identify older drivers at risk for crashes, help enhance their driving safety, and ease the transition to driving retirement if and when it becomes necessary.