Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A new study shows that one of every 10 adults over the age of 65 in this country has dementia. Over one in every five has some cognitive challenges. In the study, published in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers analyzed the cognitive test results of 3,500 participants 65 and older. Those tests measured aspects such as attention, memory, and comprehension. The rates of dementia proved to be roughly the same for men and women, but dementia clearly increased as participants got older, with 35 percent of those in their nineties having dementia. In terms of race and education, the rates of dementia were higher for Blacks as well as those with no high school diploma.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
