Exposure to general anesthesia could increase the risk of dementia in elderly by 35 percent.
The older brain may be less resilient and more susceptible to long lasting cognitive changes due to anesthesia.
Dementia is the gradual deterioration of mental functioning, such as thinking, concentration, memory, and judgment, which affects a person’s ability to perform normal daily activities. DRR is a sister site of the Alzheimer's Reading Room.
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