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Elders with epilepsy.

Nancy S Collins1, Rita A Shapiro, R Eugene Ramsay

  • 1Department of Neurology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago Medical School, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA. nancy.collins@rosalindfanklin.edu

The Medical Clinics of North America
|September 12, 2006
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Epilepsy is more common in older adults, often stemming from structural causes like stroke. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing seizures and improving quality of life in the elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Epilepsy presents differently in the elderly compared to younger populations.
  • Causes are often structural and symptomatic, with stroke being a common factor.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging and frequently delayed in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique aspects of epilepsy in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding age-related differences in epilepsy presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • To underscore the impact of untreated epilepsy on mental health and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on epilepsy in the elderly.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and treatment considerations.

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  • Comparison of epilepsy characteristics between elderly and younger individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Epilepsy is more prevalent in the elderly, with structural causes like stroke.
    • Simple partial and complex partial seizures are common, often extratemporal.
    • Confusion and memory issues are frequent symptoms, with prolonged postictal deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Epilepsy in the elderly requires specific diagnostic and management approaches.
    • Favorable seizure control is achievable, but untreated epilepsy negatively impacts quality of life and mental health.
    • Elderly patients require lower, carefully monitored doses of antiepileptic drugs due to increased sensitivity to side effects.