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@sherryallen

Thank you. Yes I be will continue to post his progress. He has a big decision to make about having his shoulder replaced and going under anesthesia. His Dr warned him that Parkinsons patients can come out with C a different personality and other difficulties. The anesthesia can mess with his brain in an adverse way. He is very disappointed because his shoulder is bone in bone and the pain is immense. He has a big decision to make. I will not make this decision for him. He is still sharp in his thinking and reasoning. Could not live with myself if I made the wrong decision. Thanks for your time

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@sherryallen

I appreciate you sharing about the possible shoulder surgery. I have known of PD patients who do have difficulties with hospitalizations as well as surgery. Anesthesia, as we get older, can have an adverse effect on cognition.

Here is some information on the topic of anesthesia and cognition.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anesthesia-surgery-linked-to-subtle-decline-in-memory-and-thinking-in-older-adults-mayo-study-finds/
and
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2782851
As with all things, the benefits need to be weighed against the risks.