For people with epilepsy, dehydration can act as a seizure trigger. Staying hydrated and cool is an important part of ...

This plain-language brochure is one of our most popular publications. A must for anyone supporting a person with epilepsy as it describes the different types of seizures, explains seizure first aid, ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Multicultural Outreach Program announces the availability of funds to award up to 10 Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) mini grants during fiscal year 2025-2026. These grants ...

If you have had a seizure seemingly “out of the blue,” you might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what’s next. It’s okay not to have all the answers right away. Learning why seizures might happen ...

When you visit epilepsy.com, our new AI assistant, Sage, is available to help you find the information about epilepsy you’re looking for instantly, at any time. Using Sage simplifies searching through ...

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 ...

Dr. Penovich is an Emeritus member of the Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. She is an ...

The SmartWatch® is a non-invasive movement detection and alerting monitor. The watch looks for repetitive shaking motion - upon the onset of such motion, the SmartWatch sends information to the user’s ...

Photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy is a very rare condition with an estimated occurrence in 0.7% of childhood epilepsies. This syndrome was formerly known as idiopathic photosensitive occipital ...

It can be difficult to know what to bring to the epilepsy monitoring unit for your stay. You may not know how many days you’ll be there, so you want to make sure you’re as comfortable as possible ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

Friends in the epilepsy space, fellow advocates, epilepsy providers and supporters, mark your calendars for our annual Epilep-Tea Party! You do not want to miss this wonderful celebration of our ...