These brain-altering meds linked to falls and confusion are being prescribed to 25% of older adults with dementia

This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown to increase the risk of falls, confusion and even hospitalization among older ...
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Fall Rate Nearly 50% Among Older Americans with Dementia

With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three ...
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TBI-associated dementia risk emphasizes need for targeted fall prevention programs

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ ...

Early dementia warning sign people notice while walking down stairs

The charity warns that dementia can disrupt how we move through our environment, resulting in a higher frequency of accidents ...
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Easily missed dementia warning sign, experts say, people notice when using stairs

Dementia experts have urged people to look out for certain physical symptoms that may indicate the condition, including ...

5 early dementia signs people often miss — and why it matters

“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...