Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
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They most often involve cerebrovascular accidents, but a seizure or subdural hematoma can also lead to a fall. The cause is often easy to diagnose because the fall is not the only element leading to the diagnosis. Confusional episodes put seniors at risk by impairing their vigilance.