Neurological Disorders May Raise Traumatic Brain Injury Risk in Older Adults

Brain Disorders and TBI May Fuel Each Other

(MedPage Today) -- The connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurologic disorders may run both ways, a large retrospective study of U.S. military veterans suggested. Older adults with TBI were more likely than those without TBI to...

Neurological disorders may raise traumatic brain injury risk in older adults

For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both directions, according to a study published on June 17, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Brain Disorders and Head Injuries May Be More Closely Connected Than We Thought

Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, happens when a blow, bump, or sudden jolt to the head damages the brain. These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage that changes a person’s life forever. Every year, millions of people around the world experience traumatic brain injuries. Older adults are especially vulnerable because […] The post Brain Disorders and Head Injuries May Be More Closely Connected Than We Thought a…

Are Older Adults with Cognitive Decline More Vulnerable to TBIs?

For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both directions, according to a study published on June 17, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News by American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS — For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both dire…

TBI and Common Neurological Conditions Accelerate One Another

Older adults diagnosed with stroke, dementia, or Parkinson's face a 3-4x higher risk of suffering a TBI due to fall-inducing motor impairments.