Elderly – Slips & Falls
From 2006–2010, falls were the leading cause of TBI, accounting for 40% of all TBIs in the United States that resulted in an Emergency Room visit, hospitalization, or death. Falls disproportionately affect the youngest and oldest age groups. More than two-thirds (81%) of TBIs in adults aged 65 and older are caused by falls.1
Conquering Concussions recognizes that the specific needs for elderly patients differ greatly from those of an athlete suffering a concussion and will help to develop a personalized plan for treatment and management of elderly patients.
References
- Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Fact Sheet. Retrieved June 1, 2015 from Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: www.cdc.gov.
