I'm a "cool" old lady that wears a Nutcase helmet.  It's round, so I don't have to worry about it causing my neck to twist.  Most other helmets have points on both front and back.   I've used it for 2 years and haven't been to ER since.  I was terrified of wearing a helmet because I thought everyone would think I'm "different".  Actually, it had the opposite effect.  The Nutcase brand sells helmets for only $50.00.  Much less expensive than those other helmets.  You can find them at local sporting goods store or find them on the web under Nutcasehelmets.com.  They have several different designs.  I have the one with a patriotic design (red/white/blue).  Gotta see it; it's not too patriotic, but it looks "cool"!  (Just look on the web.)

Total strangers approach me almost every day to talk about it.  Unless someone persists and really wants to know about it, I usually say 'thank you.'  If they ask about my bike riding, I'll say, "I ride a skateboard."  If they persist, I tell them it's for medical reasons.  The reaction is always the same:  They look startled, and apologize for 'intruding on my privacy'.  I tell them, "Don't worry, I'm not contagious.  It's just epielpsy; you can't catch it. "   Then I tell them I enjoyed talking with them and they leave with a smile....every time.  I can't prevent the seizures, so I have to wear the helmet.  Kids come up to me to tell me I look "cool!"  Believe me, if I didn't have a cool looking helmet, I'd feel afraid to wear it, even today!