Psychology
Delirium Superimposed on Dementia in Hospitalized Elders
Quick fact
Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) affects up to 89% of hospitalized elders with dementia, yet it is missed in about 60% of cases, leading to increased mortality and permanent cognitive decline.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a family member with Alzheimer’s suddenly becomes uncontrollably agitated and confused, only to be calm a few hours later. Is this just their dementia worsening—or something more ominous?