Do Adults Need Seizure Action Plans Too?
Whether you have been living with epilepsy for years or are newly diagnosed, you may think seizure action plans (SAPs) are just for kids and are not for adults.… Read More
What is a rescue medication for epilepsy?
You may have heard the term “Rescue Medication”, when used in reference to Asthma, COPD, Heart Disease or Allergies. But what is a rescue medication for epilepsy?… Read More
5 reasons to have a Seizure Action Plan
Here are 5 reasons you might want to have a seizure action plan as an adult.… Read More
Seizure First Aid: What would you do?
Seizure First Aid A few days ago my morning started off great. I hadn’t spilled anything on myself, the car was running, and I was on time as I headed into work. But that changed when I got to the train station and discovered a woman in need of seizure first aid … Read More
10 Tips to Find a Great Neurologist
Finding a doctor is hard enough. But when add a seizure (and possibly epilepsy) to the mix it can be pretty daunting. I’ve put together some tips to help.… Read More
From Pinktober to Purple in November for Epilepsy Awareness Month
As an epilepsy advocate and a cancer survivor, Pinktober brings feelings of gratitude and frustration with Epilepsy Awareness month around the corner.… Read More
The breakdown on SUDEP with Dr. Kim Pargeon
In this episode, What the EF podcast tackles an audience-requested topic: SUDEP. There are so many questions, and Dr. Kim Pargeon guides through all of them. Available on your favorite streaming service! YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, & Audible Stay in touch with What the EF by following us on … Read More
Back to School: 5 things to know about administering rescue medication
People with epilepsy are heading back to high school, college and grad school. So here are 5 things to remember about administering rescue medications.… Read More