Eric Miller’s wife, Carolina, was 25 years old when she passed away in August 2011 as a result of SUDEP. Since her passing last summer, Eric has been working on The Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy, which will honor those that have been lost to SUDEP and those that continue the daily struggle … Read More
This week Living Well With Epilepsy hosted a Google+ Hangout with some amazing people. The video chat gave me the chance to talk face-to-face with other folks actively involved in getting the word out about epilepsy. From across the countryThe group consisted of bloggers, artists, people with epilepsy, parents, writers, videographers, and … Read More
There was excitement as we opened our first commission check for just over $30 at the end of the year. Thanks to your purchases through the Living Well Gear Shop, we were able to make our first contributions to both CURE and the Epilepsy Foundation of America. To kick off 2012, contributions … Read More
If you are on twitter and are looking for a way to speak out for a cure, here’s a quick and easy way. Tweet a nomination for a Shorty Award. How does it work? Nominations are made by sending a tweet, whether it’s through the Shorty Award site or on Twitter. To Nominate … Read More
There were some great stories on epilepsy that we shouldn’t forget before running headlong into 2012. These include a major genetic discovery, the surprise that Emily Dickinson had epilepsy, J&J’s decision to leave smelly meds on the their production line, and evidence that UCB wants to hear from people with epilepsy. Research … Read More
When people don’t have the basic facts that’s when myths tend to fill in the blanks. So here is epilepsy in a nutshell: What is Epilepsy?Epilepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder with many possible causes. Anything that disturbs the normal pattern of neuron activity – from illness to brain damage to abnormal … Read More
During November the following sites added the Epilepsy Awareness button to their site. Thanks for speaking out. Sites that Speak Out http://livingwithepilepsy.biz http://www.luvnlambertlife.com http://www.shakenbutnotbeaten.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InHeatTanninghttp://facebook.com/mamalue If you added the button and we didn’t recognize your site. Comment below so we can thank you for speaking out. Want to grab the button? The … Read More
A site on Medical Billing and Coding recently decided to incorporate a page on the 35 Best Blogs for Epilepsy Support in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Living Well With Epilepsy is ranked #3 on their list! Check out the fantastic write up below: Living … Read More