The SLU Mental Status exam helps detect changes in cognition over time. It is designed for adults aged 60 and above and should not be used for patients with diseases or conditions that cause cognitive ...

Altered mental status refers to any change in a person’s awareness, cognition, or behavior that differs from their typical functioning. Altered mental status can range from mild confusion to complete ...

Altered mental status (AMS) is a broad term that describes unusual changes in a person’s emotional response, thinking, or behavior. People tend to be consistent in the way they think and behave. If ...

Medical providers divide altered mental status into three types: delirium, dementia, and psychosis: Delirium. Delirium is a change in mental function that often results in confusion and lack of ...