Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the Elderly
Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the
Elderly
Originally presented January 2004
Joseph I. Sirven, M.D.
Associate Dean
Mayo School of Continuing
Medical Education
Joseph I. Sirvey, M.D., Department of Neurology, Associate Dean, Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education. Dr. Sriven is an epilepsy subspecialty expert who has focused his research on seizures in the older adult. He has authored multiple papers and edited a textbook on the topic. In his presentation he will provide detailed data on seizure frequency in older adults, examples of the myriad ways that seizures can present in this population and an algorithm detailing how seizures should be managed in this population.
Target Audience:
This program is designed for
neuroscience and advance practice nurses, school nurses, social workers and
others who are involved in the care of persons with epilepsy, who are interested
in enhancing their ability to treat and counsel their patients.
Program Goal:
To offer allied health professionals the
most up-to-date tools and knowledge so that they can provide the best treatments
and education to patients and their families.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, it is
anticipated that participants will be able to:
- Explain the high frequency of seizures in this age group.
- Describe the various presentations of seizures in the older adult.
- Create a treatment algorithm for treating seizures in the older adult.