OBJECTIVES : Seizures and epilepsy are common problems in older adults. Although, the highest incidence of seizures and epilepsy occurs in individuals more than 65 years of age, the magnitude of this public health problem, and its consequences on the quality of life of older adults, are not ...
Stroke and Brain Tumors:A stroke, blocks blood flow to the brain, and brain tumours can damage critical brain tissue, creating abnormal electrical signals that spark seizures. In older adults, stroke is one of the leading causes of epilepsy. Key Risk Factors for Developing Epilepsy Certain risk ...
Does the amount of sleep we need change as we age? Changes in the sleep cycle do occur with aging. Deep or slow wave sleep (Stage N3) sleep declines as we age, while light sleep (Stage N1) increases with age, so older adults may spend less time in the more restorative stages of sl...
Being the single mom of twin boys, this really was difficult for her. Thankfully, her parents lived in the same town and they were able to help her out during this time. I know there are many different causes of seizures in adults, but this was strange because she had no family histor...
Does the amount of sleep we need change as we age? Changes in the sleep cycle do occur with aging. Deep or slow wave sleep (Stage N3) sleep declines as we age, while light sleep (Stage N1) increases with age, so older adults may spend less time in the more restorative stages of sl...
Can frontal lobe damage cause seizures? What causes conduction aphasia? What are the causes of a transient ischemic attack? Is aphasia a symptom of dementia? Is primary progressive aphasia dementia? What neurological disorders affect older adults?
Anticonvulsants. Used to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy, these drugs are sometimes used off-label to relieve certain anxiety disorder symptoms. Antipsychotics. Low doses of these drugs can be used off-label to help make other treatments work better. ...
Problems in other organs such as the kidneys Blood disorders, such as anemia and low levels of white blood cells or platelets Chest pain from inflammation of the lining of the heart or lungs Seizures or strokes Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your medical history, do a physical exam, an...
In light of this, falls among the elderly may therefore be under-estimated in this study. Other unintentional injuries in Seychelles included electrocution, shark attacks, aircraft accidents, ship injuries, rock accidents, falling objects, lightning, asphyxiation, and injuries due to epileptic seizures...
In children, the central nervous system may be affected. A disorder of the cerebellar portion of the brain ("cerebellitis" or "cerebellar ataxia") may occur with wobbliness, dizziness, tremor, and altered speech. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain with headaches, seizures, and decreased ...