Adults with dementia are 4 to 5 times more likely to fall than adults with normal cognitive function. And of those seniors who fall, seniors with dementia are 3 times more likely to suffer from a bone fracture. Falls not only result in physical injuries but can exacerbate cognitive decline and lead to a loss of independence.
Adults with dementia are 4 to 5 times more likely to fall than adults with normal cognitive function. And of those seniors who fall, seniors with dementia are 3 times more likely to suffer from a bone fracture. Falls not only result in physical injuries but can exacerbate cognitive decline and lead to a loss of independence.
