Point prevalence of epilepsy in dementia: A "real-world" estimate.

These findings support epilepsy as part of the spectrum of dementia. The similar point prevalence of definite epilepsy requiring AED treatment in Alzheimer's disease and non Alzheimer dementias raised the possibility of similar underlying mechanism of epileptogenesis. Although this was not a population-based study, accurate point prevalence data from clinic setting would be important to better define the burden of epilepsy in dementia and the demands on health services to manage the condition.