The risk of traumatic brain injury among adults 65-plus

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, adults 65 and older have the greatest risk of being hospitalized and dying from traumatic brain injury (TBI), with


men being at greater risk of hospitalization and three times more likely to die from TBI than women. A new AARP Research survey among adults 18 and older explores their familiarity and


experiences with TBI. A bump, blow, or jolt to the head or an object piercing the skull are among the causes of a traumatic brain injury. TBI, while serious, is relatively uncommon. Among


those having experienced a TBI, 27% have had more than one TBI, 29% had a mild TBI, 22% a moderate one, and 25% a severe one. Adults take head injuries seriously. Following a head injury,


most sought medical attention, although 36% chose not to do so. As for the majority who did, 29% went to the ER on their own and 15% called an ambulance, while others sought help at an


urgent care facility or through their health care practitioner. Of those seeking help, 46% sought attention the same day and 43% immediately. Those who experienced a TBI are likely to have


lingering symptoms: * Memory problems (61%) * remembering where my keys are * recognizing faces * Trouble concentrating (53%) * losing track of work * being easily distracted * Sleep issues


(42%) * waking up multiple times * not getting to sleep easily * Headaches (35%) * migraines * tension headaches * Nausea (7%) Adults take TBI seriously not just when they get one, but in


considering the possibility of having one. Some 31% of respondents note they would visit an ER after a fall down the stairs, with those 55 and older (39%) being the most likely. Meanwhile,


they are less concerned about getting a TBI from a fall — despite falls being a leading cause. The report suggests that the connection between falling and TBI may not be well understood. And


despite men being more likely to get a TBI, and die from one, they are less worried about getting one and are less interested in learning how to reduce their risk of falling. The report


concludes that it may be prudent to target men with more information on TBI. More adults from multicultural communities are worried about getting a TBI from a fall or from a car wreck. Black


adults, Hispanic/Latino adults, and Asian American adults are more likely to be extremely or very worried about getting a TBI from a fall or from a car wreck than adults overall and white


adults. Adults are generally interested in learning how to reduce risk, but interest varies by some demographic characteristics. Overall, one-third (34%) of adults 18-plus are interested in


learning how to prevent a TBI and one-quarter are interested in learning how to reduce their risk of falling (26%). But Black adults, Hispanic/Latino adults, and Asian American adults are


more interested in both, as are women and adults 65-plus. METHODOLOGY This AARP Research study was conducted online July 21–27, 2023 to explore knowledge of and experience with head


injuries. Sample n=3,019. For more information, please contact Laura Mehegan at [email protected]. For media inquiries, contact External Relations at [email protected].


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