Persons With Alzheimer's Disease Have a Higher Risk of Head Injuries

A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found persons with Alzheimer's are at an approximately 30 percent greater risk of head injuries, and a 50 percent higher risk of traumatic brain injuries, compared to those without Alzheimer's, reports Medical Xpress . This represents the first study to evaluate the incidence of head and traumatic brain injuries among men and women with Alzheimer's. The findings stress the importance of fall prevention, as head injuries in people with Alzheimer's can cause the loss of activities of daily living and independence, and the need for assisted care even at the early stages of the disease.