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Startling Statistic: 1 in 8 Older Americans Face Traumatic Brain Injury


Research indicates that among Medicare enrollees, those who are healthier, wealthier, white, and female could be at a higher risk. According to a study conducted by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, approximately 13% of older adults have been diagnosed with traumatic bra

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