1. Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations

2. Program Goal

3. Incidence of Epilepsy by Age

4. Incidence of Neurological Disordersa

5. Causes of Seizure in Elderly Patients

6. Presentation of Seizures in the Elderly

7. Diagnosis of Seizures in the Elderly

8. Common Comorbidities

9. Treatment Goals

10. Treatment Considerations

11. Drug Metabolism

12. Patient Management Strategies

13. Drug Choices: Newer Is Not Necessarily Better

14. Level Thinking

15. Is It Possible to Withdraw Drug Therapy?

16. Additional Strategies

17. Drugs That May Lower Seizure Threshold

18. Summary and Key Points

19. Abbreviations

20. References

21. References (cont)