A risk factor is something that makes a person more likely to develop seizures and epilepsy. Sometimes a risk factor can cause scarring of the brain or lead to areas of the brain not developing or ...

This virtual group is open to Young Adults living with Epilepsy. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets the 4th ...

What does "benign" epilepsy mean? What does it mean to say that a type of epilepsy is "benign"? To be truly benign, it should meet three criteria: It should not be caused by anything that will injure ...

Your life-changing gift helps us improve lives through education, advocacy, research, and connection. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters.

In the middle of 4th grade class, when I was about 9 years old, I had what appeared to be a focal-aware seizure. I didn't have a diagnosis, and I wasn't sure how to interpret what was going on around ...

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.

There is no one-size-fits-all for managing seizures. Discover resources that help you properly manage, track, and lessen the chance of a seizure. Living with epilepsy is more than just knowing your ...

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

Causes of epilepsy are different for each person, and some people have no identifiable cause. In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic ...

More than three million people in the U.S. -- and over 65 million people worldwide -- live with epilepsy. People with epilepsy have seizures -- unexpected electrical "storms" in the brain. Seizures ...

These are local networks of parents of children with seizure disorders, working together with Foundation staff and volunteers to lend a helping hand, a sympathetic ear, to other parents dealing with ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...