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A concussion might increase dementia risk among seniors

Seniors were 69% more likely to develop dementia within five years of a traumatic brain injury

TBI also was tied to greater need for home care and higher odds of winding up in a long-term care home

TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who get a concussion are more likely to develop dementia or falter as they age, a new study says.

Older folks who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a higher risk of dementia, requiring home care services or admission to a long-term care facility , researchers reported Oct. 6 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal .

“One of the most common reasons for TBI in older adulthood is sustaining a fall, which is often preventable,” wrote the research team led b

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