Event Date: March 11, 2026
Delirium is a medical emergency that impacts older adults significantly. March 11, 2026 is World Delirium Awareness Day. Regional Geriatric Programs across Ontario are hosting a range of educational activities to spread the word about delirium and support recognition and response. Check out events and resources offered by our partners:
- See the Sign, Say the Word: Delirium
- Virtual presentation scheduled for 10:00 am and presented by North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services – Register here
- Huddle Education Activity: Voices of Delirium
- Learning activity created by the Hospital Elder Life Team at Hamilton Health Science Centre – access this resource here
- Everything You Need to Know About Delirium
- A webinar presented by the Regional Geriatric Program Central (HNHB) – watch here
- Patient and Care Partner Resource
- Resources compiled by the Regional Geriatric Program Central (HNHB) – access the resources here
- Delirium Resources in Multiple Languages
- Check out the many resources created by the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto – access the resources here
- Delirium Quality Standard
- View the Provincial Delirium Quality Standard, created by Ontario Health and PGLO – access the standard here
- Additional resources
- A further collection of videos and resources for clinicians and caregivers can be found here