Patient's question:
How to care for elderly people with epilepsy? My grandmother is already 80 years old this year. Due to this epilepsy, she has been in critical condition several times. Sometimes she has severe attacks for no apparent reason, and besides many things she needs to avoid eating.Doctor's answer:
Symptomatic Care for Epilepsy in the Elderly. This refers to the care provided based on the symptoms of different types of epilepsy in the elderly. There are many recommendations in this regard. For example, elderly epilepsy patients must remove their dentures before meals; elderly epilepsy patients should not stop taking medication or increase the dosage on their own; antiepileptic drugs should be taken after meals; when elderly epilepsy patients experience seizures, they must be cared for according to the extraction care method. Epilepsy poses significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to dietary issues, with a focus on light and nutritious foods. It is hoped that epilepsy patients can receive professional treatment.