This year marks the 20th anniversary of the movie Philadelphia, which was a turning point in the AIDS movement. In 1993, people were dying as a result of HIV and AIDS related causes in great numbers. Those infected were living with such severe stigma that people were afraid to tell loved ones, … Read More
Guest Post By Robyn Blackford, RD, LDN, the ketogenic dietitian at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, IL While some parents allow their children the freedom to gorge on holiday meals and treats, some do not have that luxury. Children following the Ketogenic Diet (KD) for the treatment of … Read More
Each year, Pantone selects a color of the year. The company just announced the 2014 Color of the Year is PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid. This beautiful purple hue presents a great opportunity for the epilepsy community. According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, “An invitation to innovation, Radiant … Read More
The holidays can be a tough time to watch what you eat. Being faced with candies and cookies at every turn can make sticking to a diet hard enough, but having to follow a plan as rigorous as the Ketogenic Diet can be practically impossible this time of year. Since there will be parties at … Read More
I have found people with epilepsy to be extremely creative. I don’t know if it is a function of our epilepsy or it is just coincidence. Personally, I love to write (as you may have guessed), but I also love to take photos – mostly of inanimate objects that will stand still … Read More
Each year November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This is an opportunity for each of us to take a moment to spread the word about the millions of people living and dying as a result of this complex group of disorders. Here are a few opportunities to get involved: Purple … Read More
Check out the early results from the 2013 Reader Survey. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to complete the survey. This is a great opportunity to suggest topics that Living Well With Epilepsy should cover! Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard. This survey is a great way for us to … Read More
Social Security Disability Benefits and Epilepsy Guest post by Molly Clark Some people who have epilepsy experience severely debilitating forms of the condition. If epilepsy prevents you from keeping a job or earning a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Disability benefits can be used to offset lost … Read More