The Interface Of Delirium And Dementia

While delirium and dementia are the most common causes of cognitive impairment in older populations, their interrelationship is complex and poorly understood. Dementia is the leading risk factor for delirium, and delirium is an independent risk factor for subsequent dementia. The current evidence for the inter‐relationship of delirium with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) will be reviewed in detail.