Head Injuries in Adults Linked to Dementia A major population study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI)—most often from a fall—face a sharply higher risk of developing dementia, requiring home care, or entering long-term care.  Researchers tracked more than 260,000 Canadians aged 65 and over, revealing a 69% higher dementia risk within five years of injury.  Women, older seniors, and those from low-income communities were most affected.  The findings emphasize the urgent need for fall prevention programs and dementia-focused care tailored to vulnerable populations. #MindCrowd #TBITuesday 🧠 #BrainHealthTuesday #Dementia #FallPrevention #AgingWell #CognitiveFitness

Older adults who suffer a TBI face a sharply higher risk of developing dementia. The most vulnerable—women, older seniors, low-income communities—are hardest hit. There's need for fall prevention programs + dementia-focused care.

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