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Epilepsy in Older Adults Revealed | Lexington News
Epilepsy in older adults? It’s not what you think. Forget dramatic seizures—older folks often experience subtle symptoms like confusion, memory lapses, or zoning out, which get mistaken for aging or dementia. With one in a thousand over 65 getting new diagnoses yearly—and many undiagnosed—doctors must watch for silent seizures triggered by strokes, brain injuries, or high blood pressure. Untreated, these can lead to falls and cognitive decline, but early diagnosis means effective treatment: often just one low-dose pill helps 80% of patients live safely and actively. If you’ve had unexplained…
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