Functional Decline and Loss of Independence After Traumatic Injury in Older Adults With Dementia
Older adults with dementia who sustain traumatic injuries face a substantial risk of functional deterioration and loss of independence in the critical 6-12 months post-injury. These findings highlight the need for interventions aimed at preserving autonomy and minimizing premature transitions to long-term care.
Authors
- Ali Salim
- Juan P. Herrera‐Escobar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3496-1470)
- María Patricia Arbeláez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2435-4658)
- A. Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9235-0846)
- Sabrina Elena Sanchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2437-9505)
- Joshua E. Cohen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3611-063X)
- Geoffrey A. Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5756-995X)
- John O. Hwabejire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0759-2638)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Tufts University (US)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Boston Medical Center (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Published
- 2025-12-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70242
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.18