How hospital admission affects persons with dementia

MedicalXpress | juin 08, 2026

Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients with severe acute illness, hospital care can be confusing for persons with dementia (PWD). Compared with older adults without dementia, PWD in the United States visit the emergency room and are hospitalized at higher rates. In these cases, the decision on a hospital stay requires a delicate balance between the potential benefits and risks of hospital care.