This summer my family took a vacation at Hunter Mountain thanks to the generosity of some very good friends. It was our first vacation in a few years. The trip was not only relaxing, but it gave me the chance to try pushing the limits of my epilepsy in ways that surprised … Read More
On this Father’s Day I would like to take a minute to publicly say thank you for all my dad has done for me. Here are a few photos to show how dad has always gone above and beyond for me and the rest of my family. Dad has always been concerned … Read More
Our world revolved around seizures; therefore, many of our family “traditions” were altered. Epilepsy wasn’t an “if” it was a “when”, “where” and “how” in our lives. This was magnified on holidays and events through the stages of Clayton’s journey, especially when he was first hospitalized. As time progressed, though, we learned … 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.
This personal story was contributed by Debbie Fincher, mom to Noel and Board Chair and Founder of the Angel Wings Foundation, an organization which is creating a new housing model for people living with epilepsy in need of long term support.
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.
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
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.