Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan
Other commonly associated features of delirium include disturbances of sleep, psychomotor activity, and emotion. Disturbances in the sleep-wake cycle observed in delirium include day-time sleepiness, nighttime agitation, and disturbances in sleep continuity
Fever as a symptom provides important information about the presence of illness—particularly infections—and about changes in the clinical status of the patient. Fever may be more predictive of bacteremia in elderly patients
“Palpitations” is the medical word used to describe the feeling of being aware of your heartbeat. You may be aware of your heart racing, jumping, skipping a beat, bumping or fluttering. Most people who have palpitations do not have a heart problem
One well-recognized model defines frailty as a phenotype that includes weakness, slow gait speed, decreased physical activity, weight loss, and exhaustion or low energy. While there is not one universally agreed upon definition or assessment tool for frailty
