Telegraph.co.uk | 'Delirium' caused by busy hospitals can trigger dementia in older patients Telegraph.co.uk Dr Clare Walton, Research Manager at Alzheimer's Society said: “Delirium is a temporary state of confusion and disorientation that is quite common among older people, especially those in hospital or living with dementia. “Growing evidence shows that a ... How noisy hospitals make dementia WORSE Shifting dementia patients between hospital wards 'can speed up their decline' Delirium could accelerate dementia-related mental decline |