Among those most affected by the sequelae of TBI is the geriatric population, who suffer
mortality at significantly higher rates than other population cohorts. Furthermore, this is
particularly unfortunate given the increased incidence of head trauma among the elderly
when compared to their younger peers (Taylor et al., 2017). Advanced age is correlated with
greater rates of pre-existing medical co-morbidities, long term use of anticoagulant and
antiplatelet medications, and deconditioning. Overall, the frailty syndrome is used to …