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What causes sundowning in the hospital? Understanding the triggers

Approximately 25% of all hospitalized older adults experience delirium, and this condition is closely linked to sundowning syndrome. Understanding what causes sundowning in the hospital is crucial for families and caregivers to better support their senior loved ones during a hospital stay.

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What are the risk factors for falls in the acute hospital?

Falls are the most frequently reported safety incident in hospitals, with approximately 30–50% resulting in some physical injury. For this reason, it is critical for healthcare staff and patients to understand exactly **what are the risk factors for falls in the acute hospital** and how to address them proactively. Falls can be caused by a complex interplay of intrinsic (patient-related) and extrinsic (environmental) factors that become amplified in the unfamiliar hospital setting.

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