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How common is epilepsy in older adults??

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Yorktown, VA
December 23, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You are right Randy. My regular doctor came to visit once. She asked if I had any seizures lately? I told her I haven't had a seizure in 7 years. She asked me why was I still on Disability? I explained to her that there is no cure for Epilepsy!

December 25, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Once you get diagnosed with epilepsy, no matter what the age is, you’ll always have Epilepsy since there isn’t an actual cure for it.

Well, at least not in our lifetime

December 23, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

How common is epilepsy in older adults?

Epilepsy is quite common in older adults. The condition is most prevalent in two age groups: young children and older adults.

Older age raises the risk of developing epilepsy or experiencing seizures. In people over age 65, stroke is the most common cause of new-onset seizures.

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How common is epilepsy in older adults?

Epilepsy is quite common in older adults. The condition is most prevalent in two age groups: young children and older adults.

Older age raises the risk of developing epilepsy or experiencing seizures. In people over age 65, stroke is the most common cause of new-onset seizures.

Overall, epilepsy affects about 1 percent of adults in the United States and around 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders. The incidence increases significantly in the older adult population compared to middle-aged adults.

December 23, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If you wish to know about seizure related triggers, ask a Researcher in Epileptic Triggers.
Thank you,
From a warrior and friend, Tom W. Morgan
Researcher in Epileptic Triggers.

December 23, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi. Welcome to the group!

December 23, 2025

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