The first line management of the older person with confusion is to treat the underlying cause of confusion.
The general management of confusion is multimodal and includes addressing physical, medical, social and psychological needs. The older person (if possible), carer and clinicians should work in partnership to develop a care plan with shared goals based on the person’s values and experiences. This will ensure the care plan is centred around the physical, medical, social and psychological needs of the confused person.
