This personal story is Part 1 of a series of posts where Scott will chronicle his experience beginning with long-term monitoring and culminating in a brain surgery to manage his epilepsy. I hope you enjoy getting to know Scott’s story and benefit from his experience as much as I have. Scott’s Story … Read More
Living Well With Epilepsy has launched a new mobile and web app just in time for Purple Day. The app, called Epilepsy Storylines, is designed to help people living with epilepsy as they manage their daily routines and communicate with their caregivers. This app is possible thanks to a partnership with Self … Read More
If you missed the broadcast, check out the recording of Jessica Keenan Smith, founder of Living Well With Epilepsy, as she talks about epilepsy on WHYY.… Read More
We are now looking for someone to cover the Epilepsy Mommy column. You could be a mom living with epilepsy or a mom to a child with epilepsy. … Read More
UPDATE: The response to the pilot testing has been outstanding. We are no longer accepting submissions. Living Well With Epilepsy is partnering with Self Care Catalysts to build an epilepsy digital application. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a brief pilot test of the application. We need feedback from people living … Read More
The International Bureau of Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) have joined forces to establish the first International Epilepsy Day. Monday February 9th The first International Epilepsy Day will take place on Monday, 9th February 2015. Following on from this, the official day will be the second Monday of February … Read More
Living with epilepsy can be challenging. Studio E: The Epilepsy Art Therapy Program, a partnership between Epilepsy Foundation and Lundbeck, has shown art therapy can improve self esteem in people living with epilepsy. Through this multi-week art therapy program, participants are given the opportunity to creatively express themselves and their emotions. The … Read More
I am pleased to introduce Megan Davis, our newest featured writer for Living Well With Epilepsy. Her column will focus on what it is like to be a mommy with epilepsy. Each month Megan’s column, Epilepsy Mommy, will share what it is like to be a mom while managing epilepsy.… Read More