Older Adults
The risk of TBI among adults increases with increasing age. CDC data indicate that persons ages 65 years or older, have higher rates of TBI-related hospitalization and death than those in any other age group.1
Older Adult Falls
The rates of fall-related TBI hospitalization increased with age, with the rate or persons aged 85 or older more than twice that or persons 75 to 84 years of age and six times that of persons 65 to 74 years of age.1
Learn more about Older Adult Falls
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older.
Tools for Caregivers and Older Adults
Tri-fold Brochure [PDF-2.5M] "Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults: Information for Family Members and Other Caregivers" - Booklet for Older Adults [PDF-457K]"Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults"
Poster [PDF-498K]
Facts about TBI in Older Adults 
E-card "TBI is a Special Health Concern or Older Adults"
Fact Sheet [PDF-160K] "Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults: A Fact Sheet for Family Members and Other Caregivers"
Poster [PDF-1M] Signs and Symptoms of TBI- Magnet [PDF-259K] Signs and Symptoms of TBI
E-card "Fall-related TBI Prevention Steps"
References
- Coronado VG et al. Characteristics of persons aged 65 years and older hospitalized with a TBI. J Trauma Rehab VOl 20(3)215-228
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