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Types of Seizures & Causes

When a person has a seizure—a flurry of electrical activity in the brain caused by nerve cells misfiring–it is always a cause for concern, but it may not always be epilepsy. There are many types of seizures that are considered non-epileptic events, including febrile seizures, first seizures, and eclampsia in pregnant women. But some seizures […]

Parenting with Epilepsy

Parenting may be the hardest job on earth, and it’s even harder when presented with the challenges of a parent with epilepsy. Parents with very well-controlled seizures say they experiencing fairly normal parenting, but those with uncontrolled seizures find it very challenging. We hope it will get easier with these helpful tips. Honesty First, be […]

What to do When Your Child Bumps His or Her Head

It is a scary thing whenever your child sustains an injury. Kids bump their heads a lot as they learn to walk and navigate the world around them. As they grow, they bump their heads on the ground and on various objects. With how frequently this can happen, it can be hard to determine whether […]

My Friend Just Had a Seizure: What Do I Do Now?

You’ve just witnessed a family member or friend having their first seizure, and it was terrifying for both of you. You never expected it, and neither did the nearly 3 million Americans who have epilepsy. You’re both understandably scared and you don’t know what to do next. First, just breathe. Try to calm down. Don’t […]

Can Epilepsy Patients Drive?

This is our first in a series of articles where we will dispel a series of myths about epilepsy. One of the most common myths is that people with epilepsy can’t drive. But they can! Here’s the scoop. Certainly patients with uncontrolled epilepsy are at high risk for motor vehicle accidents. No one is disputing […]

Carrying Medication While Traveling

If you are planning your next vacation or trip overseas, then one of the most important things you have to consider is your medication. Whether it’s pills to combat allergies or it’s something more serious like a breathing apparatus, it’s imperative that you understand what it will take to transport your medicine through customs. With […]

How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy

  How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy A procedure called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be helpful for patients who suffer from epilepsy. The vagus nerve is called a cranial nerve because it originates in the brain. This nerve controls involuntary bodily functions, like motor functions in the diaphragm and stomach, heart functions and […]

6 Latest Advances in Assistive Technology [INFOGRAPHIC]

6 Latest Advances in Assistive Technology It’s estimated that 48.9 million people in the United States have some sort of disability. 24.1 million people have severe disabilities, and 34.2 million people have a functional limitation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Income and Program Participation. As defined by the survey, people who have […]

Video Game Induced Seizures

If you have been known to have seizures while playing video games, you aren’t alone. People who have seizures while playing video games have photosensitive epilepsy. Seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that forms patterns in time or space. Visual stimuli that triggers seizures could be flashing lights, regular moving patterns or bold, regular patterns. […]

Employees With Disabilities Are Incredibly High-performing Workers

Employees With Disabilities Are Incredibly High-performing Workers While most people don’t think of it right away, you are going to find that workers with disabilities perform just as well, if not better than you might expect them to, when compared to a regular employee. For example, if you hire somebody with a disability, the first […]

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