
Concussion in Older Adults: Why Falls and Mild TBI Can Be Harder to Recognize
A fall that seems minor can have serious consequences for an older adult, particularly when the head is struck. Concussion, also called mild traumatic brain
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A fall that seems minor can have serious consequences for an older adult, particularly when the head is struck. Concussion, also called mild traumatic brain

Concussion does not affect every person in the same way. Two people can experience similar head impacts yet report different symptoms, different levels of pain,

Concussion diagnosis has traditionally depended on a combination of the injury history, symptoms, neurological examination, cognitive testing, and imaging when doctors believe a scan is