What is a seizure action plan?
A Seizure Action Plan is a personalized plan for people living with epilepsy. It tells others how to respond on your behalf during a seizure. … Read More
How Many People are Living with Epilepsy Worldwide?
Epilepsy Worldwide Since I’ve been living with epilepsy for 40 years, and I’ve worked in health advocacy for more than 25, I can confidently say it’s time for the epilepsy community to get it together when it comes to reporting how many people are living and dying as a result of epilepsy … Read More
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