Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14-56% of patients. Study shows that the patients who developed postoperative delirium were 3 times more likely to suffer permanent cognitive impairment or dementia.

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Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14-56% of patients. Study shows that the patients who developed postoperative delirium were 3 times more likely to suffer permanent cognitive impairment or dementia.