Delirium Leading to Dementia One Surgery Risk

As people age, surgery becomes a greater risk to their overall health than the same surgery would be for younger people. Older people often have less robust immune systems so they are more at risk for general infections and they are more at risk for pneumonia. However, one of the most frightening risks for older people is post-surgical delirium. Delirium is described as an acute state of confusion that often affects older adults following surgery or serious illness. A recent study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has found that inflammation most likely plays a key role in the onset on-set of delirium. Read full article on HealthCentral about delirium and surgery for elders: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.”  Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Related articles How To Help Older People Live With Vision Problems Making a Facility Feel Like Home Mental Side Effects of Common Drugs Can Be Significant                Related StoriesAging in Place or Assisted Living: It’s About Choices6 Tips To Help Modify Financial Drain on Alzheimer's FamiliesLewy Body Dementia Often Confused With Alzheimer’s 
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