Do I need a seizure action plan as an adult?
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.
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.
As an adult living with epilepsy, you might be surprised to discover that having a seizure action plan can provide more control in your life.
A Seizure Action Plan is a personalized document that provides information on how others can respond on how to respond on your behalf during a seizure. Here we’ll share how a seizure action plan can give you back some control.
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Did you know that seizure is considered an emergency when it lasts more than 5 minutes, or when more than one seizures occur within a 5 minute period?
Here are 5 reasons you might want to have a seizure action plan as an adult.