This Common Injury Is Linked To An Increased Risk Of Dementia
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According to the UK Government: “People aged 65 and older have the highest risk of falling; around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of people aged 80 and over, fall at least once a year. ”
While younger people may not experience much harm from falling, the UK Government outlines that for older people, it is more likely to be harmful and can occur due to worrying factors such as:
- muscle weakness
- poor balance
- visual impairment
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