Falling may be related to brain health

Falling may be related to brain health
Falling may be related to brain health

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN

Falling and the risk for dementia

Q: My mother has fallen twice in the past eight months. Now, I hear that may mean she’s at risk for dementia. Can you explain the connection and what we might do to keep her from falling again and from losing her wits?

-- Candace R.

A: Big questions, and ones that affect millions of older Americans. More than a quarter of older adults reported a fal…