Sudden confusion in the hospital may signal higher dementia risk later in life

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Hospitalized older adults can suddenly become disoriented and struggle to make sense of their surroundings. This condition, known as delirium, disrupts attention, awareness and clear thinking. The confusion can set in abruptly or come and go, sometimes changing in severity over time. It is far from rare, as it affects up to 30% of older hospital patients and as many as 80% of those in intensive…

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