Long-term physical, mental, and financial decline after major injury in older adults: A national cohort study with matched controls.

A national cohort study found that older adults who sustain major injuries experience significant long-term deterioration across physical, mental, and financial domains compared to matched controls. The findings highlight persistent multidimensional consequences of serious trauma in aging populations, underscoring the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation and long-term follow-up care. Physical therapists working with older trauma survivors should be aware of these compounding declines when planning individualized recovery and functional restoration programs.

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