I was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) at 15 years old after experiencing two tonic-clonic seizures in high school. What started as a typical morning quickly turned into a defining ...

When Charlotte was diagnosed with infantile spasms at age 2, our world changed in an instant. The rarity of her condition meant that finding the right support felt overwhelming amid a sea of ...

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease in the world, affecting over 3.4 million people in the United States. Epilepsy is considered rare when the underlying cause affects less than ...

This virtual group is open to parents & caregivers from the Southwest- Arizona and New Mexico. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy ...

This group supports parents and caregivers and provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement, and offer support for each other through this epilepsy journey. The group takes place on ...

This group provides a chance to meet other adults living with epilepsy and to make friends and share your experience of others. The group is virtual and meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month ...

The National Plan aims to support the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States through a unified approach, calling for bipartisan support. BOWIE, Md., February 13, 2025 — Epilepsy ...

The risk that a person with epilepsy will be injured during a seizure at home can be greatly reduced by taking some simple safety precautions: Carpet the floors with heavy pile and thick underpadding.

Welcome to the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming! In 2024, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary! Over the past 60 years, we have focused on connecting, educating, and empowering to improve ...

It was a chilly and windy day in December. Thursday, December 3rd to be exact. I decided to go to the supermarket at lunchtime. I never ever go to the supermarket during the week at the height of ...

Epilepsy Service of West Central Florida dba Florida Epilepsy Services (FES)/ Epilepsy Foundation Florida (EFF) is committed to promoting health and facilitating lifestyle choices of persons with ...