New Research Shows Damage to Inner Ear Contributes to Falling

Vestibular Issues and Fall Risk in Alzheimer’s In a study of about 50 people with Alzheimer’s disease, Johns Hopkins researchers found evidence that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance is a major factor in patients’ well-documented higher risk of falling. The study found overall that vestibular system impairment was linked to a 50% increase in the risk … Read More