Emily’s Perspective: Parenting with Epilepsy
Many people living with Epilepsy are also parents. In this article, I offer suggestions for parenting while managing Epilepsy.… Read More
Getting an Advanced Degree with Epilepsy
Anyone with Epilepsy knows that school can present a number of challenges, including people thinking you cannot complete an advance degree. I’m here to tell you that you can. Here are some helpful tips for your journey.… Read More
Father’s Day: It’s time to say thanks
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
Paula’s Story: Sage advice from a mom with epilepsy
I was born in 1952, and back then, it was still illegal for a woman with epilepsy to get married. When I was young, all I could think about was getting married and becoming a mother.… Read More
Meet Joel and “Flame” the Medikidz wonder dog
Meet Joel Wilcox and his 5 lb papillon seizure assistance dog, Flame, the stars of a new comic book, Medikidz Explain Seizure Assistance Dogs.… Read More
Gear up for Epilepsy Awareness Month
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
Purple Pumpkin Time: Use our Snapguide to help
Halloween is almost here and it’s time to paint your pumpkins purple. The Purple Pumpkin Project was started in 2012 by Ron LaMontagne in honor of his 7 year old son. The intention of the project was to get people talking about how purple is the color for epilepsy. This is an … Read More
Purple Pumpkin Project: Did you paint yours?
This year “The Purple Pumpkin Project” was started by Ron LaMontagne and to raise Epilepsy Awareness in honor of his 7 year old son. Check out the pictures The goal of the project was to get people talking about how purple is the color for epilepsy. You will find some great photos … Read More