Shi Z, et al. - Researchers focused on the link between postoperative delirium and long-term decline in activities of daily living and postoperative mortality in elderly surgical population in this prospective cohort study. Whether a greater reduction in activities of daily living and higher mortality within 24 to 36 months after anesthesia and surgery are seen in relation to postoperative delirium was investigated. Enrollment of participants who underwent proximal femoral nail, hip replacement, or open reduction and internal fixation under general anesthesia was done. Of 130 participants (80 ± 6 yr, 24% male), postoperative delirium during the hospitalization was seen in 34 (26%). Findings revealed the link of postoperative delirium with long-term detrimental outcomes, including greater reduction in activities of daily living and a higher rate of postoperative mortality.