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Falls Are More Serious Than You Think for Elderly

It contributes to nearly a third of all the injury-related deaths in the United States, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem according to the CDC.  Whether it is mild or severe TBI, it can still have short or long term changes to brain functions.  From thinking and reasoning problems to communication problems, effects on the different senses to abnormal changes in emotion.  On top of that, the it can also lead to a higher change for other brain disorder, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's disease. If you know someone who has experienced some form of brain injury, don't overlook the seriousness of the situation and seek medical attention immediately.

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