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flag Late-life brain injuries raise dementia risk by up to 69%, with falls the main cause, especially for older women in vulnerable areas.

flag A Canadian study of over 260,000 adults aged 65 and older found that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are linked to a 69% higher dementia risk within five years and a 56% increase beyond that, with falls being the leading cause. flag TBI patients also used more home care and were more likely to enter long-term care. flag Higher risks were tied to older age, female sex, low income, smaller communities, and lower ethnic diversity. flag The findings stress the need for fall prevention, especially for women 75 and older in vulnerable areas, and highlight long-term dementia risks even after late-life TBI.

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