Imagine you’re a runner who just finished a marathon. You’re tired, your muscles ache, and your brain feels foggy. Well, it turns out that older adults who experience delirium after surgery may feel like they just ran a mental marathon. A recent study reveals that post-operative delirium is associated with a faster rate of mental decline in older adults. This means that if you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, it’s important to prevent delirium after surgery. Just like cooling down and stretching after a race can help alleviate muscle soreness, implementing strategies to prevent and manage delirium could slow down the cognitive decline in older patients. By understanding the connection between post-op delirium and mental decline, healthcare providers can develop interventions to prioritize the brain health of older adults undergoing surgery. Curious to learn more? Dive into the fascinating research behind this finding!
Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline. The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to preserve brain health in older adults who undergo surgery, according to the…
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