Thanksgiving

I went to the Epilepsy Walk at the Rose Bowl this past Sunday.  It didn’t turn out as I expected, but the day ended up well.  I truly realized how lucky I am to have such caring and understanding friends.  It was around 10 am when my friends and I were standing

Last Minute Announcement: Epilepsy Walk on Sunday!!!

This is a last minute announcement about an Epilepsy Walk this Sunday to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.  It will take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.  The deadline for online registration is tonight, Friday, November 20, 2015 at midnight, Pacific Time.  You can also go on the day and register on-site.  The cost is $25.  Here are more details on how to prepare and what to expect at the Walk.

http://efgla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pg=informational&fr_id=1080&type=fr_informational&sid=1012

http://efgla.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pg=informational&fr_id=1080&type=fr_informational&sid=1013

http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d10f514cd38c5975a67488bae&id=85bac185d9&e=e86b49c594

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Technology—Seizure Alert Devices

This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30. Follow along and add comments to posts that inspire you!

At the recent “Talk to the Docs” program that I went to, one of the topics of discussion was epilepsy technology.  Some of the doctors on the panel are trying to get funding to do research in this area, but so far have not been able to find any grant money.  This is just another example of how seriously underfunded epilepsy research is. 

Announcement: Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County “Talk to the Docs” Event

This Friday, November 13, 2015, the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County will host a “Talk to the Docs” event for people with epilepsy.  It will take place at

Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day.  We honor our military on this day in recognition of their service to our country.  Without them, we would not be the strong nation we are today.

However, as a country, we are failing in our duty to provide for them.  Many

Partial Seizures—First Aid

Partial seizures (otherwise known as focal, since they occur in a particular area, or focus, of the brain) are somewhat more complicated than tonic-clonic seizures, since they can affect any location(s) of the brain.  This causes various symptoms, such as chewing, picking at your clothes, wandering off, and speaking incoherently, among other things. 

Epilepsy First Aid for Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures

It is a good time to review the characteristics of a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure and what to do if you see someone having one.  Be informed, and you will be able to handle the situation if it comes up.

Resources

http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures/tonic-clonic-seizures

http://endepilepsy.org/learn-more/about-the-epilepsies-new/#Seizure%20First%20Aid