What’s it like to have/develop an epilepsy when you’re 65+ years? Epileptologist Dr. Manuel Toledo shares how commonly this age group is affected, the differences and challenges in having an epilepsy at an older age, what the priorities are, how medication effectiveness can vary, and so much more! Tune in to learn more.

Chapters 📖
00:00 Trailer & intro
01:32 Meet Manuel Toledo
03:14 Epilepsy in people 65+ years
04:36 Why is epilepsy so common in older people?
07:07 Common challenges of having an epilepsy when 65+ years
09:18 A fragile population
10:25 Stigma in this age group
15:04 Cognitive impairment and dementia
18:53 Epileptic seizures - or not?
22:01 Serious events missed if misdiagnosed with an epilepsy
26:05 Day to day awareness: things to know
32:33 Future impacts of research into epilepsy in older people
35:02 Closing thoughts and thanks

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