About this episode
Dr. Sally Mathias discusses the prevalence and causes of epilepsy in the elderly, along with her work with veterans.
Dr. Sally Mathias, a neurologist and epileptologist at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, joins us to discuss epilepsy in older people. How prevalent are seizures in the elderly population and what most commonly causes them? Dr. Mathias also discusses her unique role helping veterans with epilepsy in the Lexington VA Healthcare system.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Sally Mathias
Topics covered
- epilepsy
- elderly health
- neurology
- veterans health
- seizures
Keywords
- epilepsy
- elderly
- seizures
- neurologist
- veterans
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, Lexington VA Healthcare system
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