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Nearly 11% of older adults with an injurious fall were diagnosed with dementia 1 year later. Compared with other traumatic injuries, falls were tied to a 21% increased risk of a subsequent dementia diagnosis. Findings support cognitive screening for older adults who have a fall that involves an ED visit or hospital admission. A new […]
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Publish date : 2024-09-30 20:39:48
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