Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
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Delirium and dementia as organically caused mental disorders exhibit similarities in the clinical and neurological sense and often occur together. The existence of one appears to increase the risk for the development of the other. Although delirium is a very common disorder especially among the elderly, it is often not recognized. ⋯ Prevention appears to be extremely important for which the treating personnel require a good knowledge of risk factors and their management. The occurrence of delirium among cases of alpha-synucleinopathies represents a special case. Both international and German guidelines on the management of delirium are available.