TY - JOUR T1 - New-onset epilepsy in the elderly: Challenges for the internist JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 490 LP - 498 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.81a.13148 VL - 81 IS - 8 AU - Sayantani Ghosh AU - Lara E. Jehi Y1 - 2014/08/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/81/8/490.abstract N2 - New-onset epilepsy in the elderly is difficult to diagnose, owing to atypical presentation, concomitant cognitive impairment, similarities with other common disorders, and nonspecific changes on electroencephalography (EEG). Its management is also challenging because of its deranging physiology, comorbidities, and polypharmacy. Antiepileptic drugs must be carefully chosen and closely monitored. Support of the patient and caregiver is key. ER -