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Evaluation of Comorbid Epilepsy and Dementia

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Abstract

Patients with dementia have a five- to ten fold increase in risk of seizures, and approximately 12% of new-onset seizures in elderly patients are attributed to degenerative disorders. Likewise, individuals with epilepsy are at an increased risk for developing dementia as an older adult. Due to the high comorbid rates of epilepsy and dementia, it is important for neuropsychologists to understand the bidirectional relationship between dementia and epilepsy. This chapter provides a foundation for understanding the overlap between epilepsy and dementia and provides guidance for diagnostic decision-making and differential diagnosis. Practical tools for clinical assessment are presented as well as a case example.

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Coulehan, K., Allison Bender, H. (2019). Evaluation of Comorbid Epilepsy and Dementia. In: Ravdin, L.D., Katzen, H.L. (eds) Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia. Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93497-6_38

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