Concussions Could Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors

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Key Takeaways

  • 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

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