Many older adults develop delirium after surgery, with symptoms such as confusion, lethargy, or agitation. Although most patients recover, delirium has been associated with persistent ...

Switzerland: A recent retrospective study has revealed a significant link between delirium experienced during an intensive ...

Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia. Delirium is a change in a ...

Why: Approximately 15 - 60 % of elderly patients experience a delirium prior to or during a hospitalization but the diagnosis is missed in up to 70% of cases. Delirium is associated with poor ...