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Special Considerations in the Treatment of Geriatric Epilepsy
 

Program Objectives

In summary, this programs:

  • Review the means by which seizures are produced and presented in elderly patients
  • Provide expert opinion and data regarding the most appropriate treatment and management options
  • Recognize the special considerations that must be addressed regarding drug interactions and safety and tolerability of seizure management methods
  • Discuss addressing epilepsy with loved ones and caregivers

Special Considerations in the Treatment of Geriatric Epilepsy

Currently, 1.5 million elderly people reside in nursing homes, therefore as many as 150,000 elderly patients in nursing homes may be taking AEDs. The widespread prevalence of epilepsy in this population indicates a need to educate the physicians who treat them. Upon completing t his program, physicians will be able to discuss the epidemiology of epilepsy in the elderly, review the means by which seizures are produced and presented in geriatric patients to better understand which treatment is most appropriate, and discuss the special considerations that must be addressed regarding drug interactions in these patients as well as new data regarding the safety and tolerability of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in this population. CME Credit hour: 1.0

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the WVU School of Medicine and Scinexa. The WVU School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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