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Concussions in The Elderly

June 18, 2018

Most people know about concussions in athletes, active children and young adults. But concussions aren’t limited by age or physical activity. Increasingly, older adults are being diagnosed with concussions and other brain injuries — typically due to falls.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion elderly, concussion symptoms elderly, concussion treatment
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