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Session Proposal

Clinical Sciences/Health Conditions

Unique Challenges in Concussion Care for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM PT
Location: 107 & 108
Ideal Audience:Physicians, Researchers, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students
Brief Session Description : Concussion in older adults presents unique challenges that differ from younger populations, with factors such as falls, comorbidities, cognition, and mood significantly influencing outcomes. This interactive session will provide an overview of current evidence, practical screening and management strategies, and insights from clinical cases and research. Participants will engage in discussion and reflection on how to apply multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care. Designed for clinicians and researchers, this workshop offers timely and actionable knowledge to enhance the recognition and management of concussion in aging populations.

COI
Unless noted below there are none. 
Chantel T. Debert, MD, MSc – Disclosed grant funding (Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb)

Session Objectives:

  • 1. Describe the most common mechanisms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in older adults, along with associated prevention strategies, risk-reduction approaches, and considerations related to polypharmacy and comorbidities.

    2. Describe the differences in the trajectory of recovery in older adults compared to younger adults.

    3. Describe barriers to treatments.
  • CanMEDS: Medical Expert. Health Advocate. Scholar.