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Identifying and managing epilepsy in older adults
- Authors:
- AUSTIN Jill, ABDULLA Aza
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.01.13, 2013, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
New-onset epilepsy is increasingly being reported in older people so the symptoms, which differ from those in young people, must be recognised to prevent misdiagnosis. Symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for other conditions, such as dementia or heart disease. This article discusses the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in older people. It also looks at the nursing role in managing epilepsy in older people.