研究表明,老年人跌倒会增加阿尔茨海默病的风险. Older adults falling increase Alzheimer's risk, study suggests cognitive screenings after fall incidents.

布里格姆妇女医院的一项研究显示, 跌倒的老年人患阿尔茨海默病和相关痴呆症的风险更高. A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that older adults who fall are at a heightened risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. 研究人员倡导在紧急部门因坠落而进行访问后对老年人进行认知筛查,这有助于早期发现痴呆症。 The researchers advocate for cognitive screenings for seniors following emergency department visits due to falls, which could facilitate early dementia detection. 然而,他们注意到后续护理方面的挑战,以及需要更多专门从事老年病护理的临床医生。 However, they note challenges in follow-up care and the need for more clinicians specializing in geriatric care.