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Summary

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Caring for aging adults requires personalized strategies to enhance active longevity and prevent functional decline. Tailoring treatment, especially perioperative care, is crucial for improving outcomes in this diverse population.

Keywords:

Anaesthesia Elderly Postoperative cognitive dysfunction Postoperative delirium

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Published on: November 22, 2017

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Geriatric Medicine
Surgical Care

Background:

The global elderly population is rapidly increasing, presenting unique healthcare challenges.
Aging is a complex, individualized process influenced by numerous factors.
Effective management requires acknowledging differences between elderly and younger adults.

Conclusions:

Healthcare providers must adapt management strategies for the elderly to improve functional longevity.
Personalized perioperative care is essential for optimizing outcomes in older surgical patients.
Addressing postoperative cognitive changes is critical for successful geriatric surgical care.