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Epilepsy in Older Adults: Hidden Signs and Hope | Lexington News
New-onset epilepsy is rising in seniors—about 1 in 1,000 are diagnosed yearly—but it’s sneaky: symptoms like confusion, memory lapses, or zoning out can be mistaken for aging or medication side effects. Without obvious warning signs or quick recovery, it often gets missed—or misdiagnosed as dementia. Risk factors include strokes, Alzheimer’s, head trauma, and high blood pressure. Untreated, seizures can cause falls, cognitive decline, or even death. But the good news? It’s highly treatable—with over 80% responding well to a single anti-seizure drug, especially with care from specialized…
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