
Hospitalizing a Loved One with Dementia: “Common Pitfalls”
Be aware of the following common pitfalls during hospitalization, so you can take steps to prevent them: Delirium. Delirium is a state of acute mental confusion. People with dementia develop delirium at much higher rates than typical hospital patients. It’s often missed by hospital staff, however, because they don’t know what’s normal for that person….