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Now's the perfect time to learn more about living with epilepsy. Raising epilepsy awareness helps to benefit people living with epilepsy and caregivers, friends, families, and coworkers. We invite everyone to view our Webcasts and:

  1. Get helpful tips for living with epilepsy in everyday life
  2. Learn more about epilepsy treatments from respected neurologists/epileptologists
  3. Gain insight about caring for someone with epilepsy

View our latest Webcast!

Watch Importance of Being a Role Model
Meet Advocates Greg Grunberg, Lydia S., Alan C., and LaKeisha P.

Advocates discuss the importance of being
mentors, emphasizing hope, a belief in oneself,
and the willingness to speak out.

 

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Watch Importance of Having a Role Model
Meet Advocates Greg Grunberg, Lydia S., and Alan C., and LaKeisha P.

Each Advocate shares an inspirational and moving story about the effect of role models in their lives. Advocates discuss how parents, teachers, and in some cases their own children have become personal heroes to them as they take on the challenge of living with epilepsy.

 

Watch More Practical Tips
Meet Advocates Heather O., Greg Grunberg, Heather E., and Michele W.

Our Advocates talk about when it’s time to seek out a new medication; why it's important to talk to everybody, and how it can pay off in terms of diagnoses and treatments; and the difference an epileptologist can make.

 

Watch Practical Tips
Meet Advocates Heather O., Greg Grunberg, Heather E., and Michele W.

Our Advocates share practical tips about everyday issues such as how they stay committed to finding the right treatment, where they go to find advice, and how they teach others about epilepsy.

 

Watch Understanding Epilepsy
Meet Dr. Piña-Garza and Advocates Carie W., Susan N., and Justin Z.

Dr. Piña-Garza gives an overview of epilepsy and explains the types of seizures in detail. The Advocates speak openly about epilepsy and their own personal experiences. They share how they improved their lives by working with their doctors, making the necessary changes to their lifestyle, and working hard to follow healthy regimens to achieve the best possible control for themselves.

Watch Epilepsy Empowerment
Meet Dr. Helmers and Advocates Michele G., Diane H., and John D.

Dr. Helmers explains some of the possible causes of epilepsy, potential triggers, steps for diagnosis, and options for treatment success. The Advocates share their triumphs and challenges—fostering a sense of community to motivate, inspire, and empower others.

 

Watch Caring for Someone With Epilepsy
Meet Dr. Bettis and Advocate caregivers Todd E., Sherry F., and Amy W.

Dr. Bettis reviews the basics about epilepsy, seizures, treatments, and types of physicians. The Advocate caregivers discuss how they worked to educate themselves and others in the community on epilepsy. Most importantly, they remind us that Advocate caregivers need time to recharge.