Seizures in Later Life
Most people think of seizure disorders as a medical problem that mostly strikes children. However, the demographic with the largest percentage of growth in having epilepsy are the elderly. It is the third leading neurological impairment in the elderly after Alzheimer's and stroke. Among the reasons for this growth are that the baby boomer generation is the largest demographic in our population, many neurological impairments (stoke, Alzheimer's, brain tumors) are more prevalent in this age group and older persons are at more risk of brain trauma due to falls.
Seizures in Later Life is an educational program which offers guidelines and preventative tips to senior groups such as AARP, participants at senior centers, staff at assisted living centers and for families who might have an at-risk parent for seizure problems. The importance of medication compliance is stressed, along with ways a senior adult can live in a safer environment as far as fall prevention.
To request a Seizures in Later Life program for your facility, please fill out and submit the online form found below:
