New Approaches to Seizure First Aid This first video in the series introduces the other videos and explains what viewers will learn and why it’s important. [scald=17141:sdl_editor_representation] Care ...

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is said to occur when a person with epilepsy dies unexpectedly and was previously in their usual state of health. The death is not known to be related to an ...

Many people have experienced side effects when stopping ASMs. Hear from the epilepsy community and gain tips to help you through medication changes.

The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.

The active ingredient in Depakote changes in the body to valproate (val-PRO-ate), so you may also see this name used if you read about Depakote. A few other medicines also become valproate, so their ...

Our toolbox is the place to find resources for managing your epilepsy and other needs, helping your loved one, and teaching others about epilepsy and seizures. Download our "New to Seizures and ...

At least 30% of people do not respond to seizure medicines. Some people can have surgery to remove where seizures start in the brain, though surgery may not be an option for everyone with uncontrolled ...

If you have ever felt like your care decisions were out of your hands, EmpowER&D is a new path forward.

"Seizure-alert dogs, save lives." This is what the media would like the general public to believe. While it makes for a great headline, it also makes for a grave misrepresentation of the truth. The ...

Help identify the cause of a person's epilepsy. It may lead to an accurate diagnosis and the best possible medical management. Help individuals with genetic epilepsy disorders whose seizures are not ...

Can stress cause a seizure? This is a question that many people with epilepsy ask when searching for potential seizure triggers. While the exact reason why stress can cause seizures for some people is ...

The Epilepsy Foundation South Dakota provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...