Falls as a Predictor of Future Dementia in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

• Future dementia risk is significantly associated with falls in middle-aged and older adults.
• The analysis showed that individuals who experienced falls had a higher risk of developing dementia over time.
• This systematic review and meta-analysis aggregates data from various studies to strengthen the evidence for the link between falls and dementia.
• Findings suggest that monitoring falls could lead to early interventions for dementia prevention.