Does A Head Injury Cause Dementia? (Falls, Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries)

Send us Fan MailIs there are risk for getting dementia after a head injury?  Amy answers a question about how a head injury can increase the risk of dementia decades or years later.  She reviews the differences between a concussion, mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how damage to the brain tissue can spread.  Amy also talks about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as captured in documentaries and movies like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and Concussion, based on a true story starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennett Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners.  Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners.  Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.   Please consider supporting the Think Dementia podcast with a one-time or monthly donation at  Buzzsprout Support Link Buzzsprout is the official podcast platform for Think Demenita and Amy pays to use this platform and distribute the podcast.   Rate us on Google Businesses: Think Dementia St. Paul MN on Google To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com/podcast  Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking, and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com www.tembo.health  www.alz.org www.teepasnow.com  https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2018/05/410361/dementia-risk-doubles-following-concussion-ucsf-study-shows https://www.thejcn.com/Synapse/Data/PDFData/0145JCN/jcn-21-265.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3716376/ https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-progress-alzheimers-disease https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-and-risk-dementia https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322364/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11475228/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_killer%2520inside%2520aa  Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast.Support the show