title: Epilepsy and services for older people.
abstract: Although epilepsy can occur at any age, almost a quarter of people affected are over 60 years old. It is important for nurses working with older people to understand the full implications of a diagnosis of epilepsy, which can have a devastating effect on quality of life.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants