Here are the tips:
1. Ask for a preoperative cognitive test.
2. Have a caregiver, family member or friend visit you as you recover.
3. Check with a physician before taking medication that can affect your nervous system.
4. Ask for your hearing aid or glasses after surgery.
5. Request a hospital room with a window to tell whether it’s day or night.
6. If you’re staying overnight, pack a familiar object from home to help you readjust.
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