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A common complication of hospitalization among seniors is delirium. Severe confusion may develop, which is accompanied by altered consciousness and an inability to focus. It can affect many patients 65 and over who are admitted to the hospital. While there may be many causes of hypoactive delirium, which is characterized by drowsiness, being difficult to awaken, and being withdrawn, sensory deprivation may play a role. Older patients are often separated from their hearing instruments and eyeglasses during a hospital stay. If so, patients can be left feeling disoriented and less able to function, which contributes to delirium. Reintroducing these important sensory aids may help older patients adapt better to hospitalization. When deprived of the hearing instruments that they regularly use, seniors may feel isolated and disconnected. To schedule a hearing exam today, please call Accura Audiology at 716-633-0721. We offer a full range of diagnostic and hearing-loss prevention services hearing instruments and assistive devices and continue the tradition of better hearing through education, technology, and customer service. We are located at 6645 Main St., Suite B in Williamsville where Better Hearing is Better Living.