Teens and Young Adults: 12 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Seizures and Epilepsy

Some things never change. Children who grow up with seizures go off to school or look for job and are hit with lots of new responsibilities and challenges, all because of their epilepsy. Or a young adult develops seizures for the first time and is trying to learn if it’s epilepsy, how to take meds, or can they drink, drive, work, play, and go to school?

I recall having seizures as a child and never hearing the word epilepsy until I was in college. Doctors and nurses would only say I “probably had a seizure disorder.” What does that mean? I never understood why people wouldn’t talk about it or tell me where I could learn more. Luckily my mother was around to teach me some tips on what to do.

Years later, the same thing is happening! Too many young people face challenges they may not be prepared for. They need to start taking charge of their life and their health care on their own. Or their family needs to stay involved and find other supports in the community to help as needs may arise.

Learn about seizures and epilepsy and what life hacks may help with our online session, "Taking Control - The 12 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Seizures and Epilepsy."

• Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
• Time: 8 to 9:15 p.m. EDT
• Guest Experts: James Wheless MD and Wendy Miller RN, PhD, will provide information and answer your questions
• Watch the session online or call in to listen by phone to learn about epilepsy and seizures and get life hacks that can help
• Register Here

See you then!

Patty Osborne Shafer RN, MN
Associate Editor/Community Manager