Managing epilepsy is more than managing seizures. Explore resources that address independent living and quality of life. How Can Epilepsy Impact Your Lifestyle and Independence? Many aspects of ...

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "Share Your Purple Power.” This year’s theme celebrates the unwavering strength, resilience, and courage of epilepsy ...

This year’s Pipeline Conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event, held every two years, showcased the latest in epilepsy treatment, product development, and therapeutic innovation from great ...

The doctor or another health care professional has just advised you to buy a protective helmet because your child's seizures have been causing sudden drops or falls that may cause head injury. But ...

BOWIE, MD, October 16, 2024 — The Epilepsy Foundation announced today the appointment of Wanda Cook as the new chief financial officer. In this role, Cook will provide executive-level leadership and ...

With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge strides in epilepsy training, research, and advocacy.

Back to school season is in full swing and it's the perfect time to hone parent advocacy skills by learning about the services and supports your child with epilepsy may qualify for. Join Epilepsy ...

Feeling helpless watching someone have a seizure is difficult—whether it’s a loved one, friend, or even a stranger. Our training and resources can teach you how to recognize and respond to seizures ...

Foods can alter brain function, but reliable information on specific recommendations is scarce. We do know that very low levels of sugar in the blood can cause seizures in some people, especially ...

Certain individuals are born with special sensitivity to flashing lights or contrasting visual patterns, such as stripes, grids and checkerboards. Because of this condition, their brain will produce ...

Thanks to our national partnership with Savers thrift stores, you can support the Epilepsy Foundation and partner with local organizations by donating gently used clothing and household items you no ...

These seizures are a type of absence seizure that is atypical (a-TIP-i-kul). This means it’s different, unusual, or not typical compared to typical absence seizures, which were previously called petit ...