Epilepsy and the Elderly
A study under way at UAB aims to determine what factors influence the quality of life in elderly people with epilepsy. "We're interested in identifying the challenges - such as transportation and loneliness -- that may affect their daily living and well-being," says Laura Vogtle, Ph.D., associate professor of occupational therapy at UAB.
More than 300,000 elderly people in the United States have epilepsy. The three-part study will include a focus group discussion, one-on-one interviews with participants and family members, and memory and problem-solving tests. "Information gathered from the study will be used to improve treatments for elderly people with epilepsy and to provide medication guidelines for healthcare professionals."
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