Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Describe the common types and causes of epileptic seizures.
• Explain how to provide emergency treatment for person who is having a seizure, and how to minimise the risk of further seizures.
• Understand the reasons for referring people with epilepsy and what should be done to support and manage this condition in your community.
• Describe the main features of dementia.
• Describe the possible care and treatment of people with dementia in the community.