Epilepsy Talk
Hugh Laurie Talks About It!
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Hugh Laurie, star of the famous TV series “House”, talks about epilepsy awareness on You Tube, with honesty and candor…
12 Recipes for Happiness – Even If You Have Epilepsy!
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“No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change.” — Barbara de Angelis
We all know that epilepsy is no day at the beach. You may feel depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, anger, or a whole host of other things, too may to mention.
But, if you dig deep into yourself, perhaps there’s a few things you can do to relieve those feelings…
Tags: EEGs, Epilepsy, equalizing brain waves, happiness, positive thinking, soothe tension
Boost your brain with these fun games!
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The problem I had writing this article was that I was having too much fun! I kept on getting detained playing games, but it was worth it. Some I did o.k. on, others I flunked miserably. They’re fun, they’re challenging, and I think you’ll really like them. (A personal word of advice. Go to Games.com first. You’ll be hooked!)
Please help us reach the goal of 100 government co-sponsors by April 3rd!
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Help us reach a goal of 100 co-sponsors…
House Resolution 298 (Raising Awareness and Insight on Seizures and Epilepsy) was created to promote greater awareness and understanding about epilepsy among government agencies.
Currently we have 42 co-sponsors and our goal is to have 100 co-sponsors for the resolution. Our goal is to get at least one more RAISE co-sponsor from each state by April 3rd.
Please take action NOW!
Tags: April 3rd deadline, awareness, co-sponsors, education, Epilepsy, federal government, Legislators
Autopsies – Where Did They Go?
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50 years ago, it was pretty easy to find out the cause of a loved one death.
Not so anymore.
An investigation published by ProPublica shows that hospital autopsies have become a rarity…
Tags: autopsies, insurance doesn't pay, mistakes undiscovered, not required, rare
What’s on your medical chart?
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When asked if they’d like to see their doctor’s notes, patients in two new studies overwhelmingly said yes. But doctors aren’t nearly as enthusiastic.
The idea of opening up doctor’s notes has been around for decades. Advocates figure that patient oversight will reduce medical errors and help patients be more engaged. Patients have a legal right to see their records. But actually getting those notes — especially those that doctors take during a visit can be painfully slow (and expensive!)
Tags: avoid mistakes, concerns, full disclosure, legal rights, medical chart
Epilepsy Nightmares – WHY?
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Fear. Screaming. Visions. Bright lights flashing. Hallucinations. Tongue biting. Pain. Paralysis. Pins and needles. Bed wetting.
Do any of these sound familiar?
One person described it as: “During the nightmares, I often get up and run out of the room screaming while still asleep, as if something is chasing me.”
It’s agony. And there’s little to explain it or stop it in its tracks…
Tags: anti-seizure medication, Epilepsy, fear, nightmares, REM, seizure monitor, sleep deprivation, TLE
The “SmartPen” –- PERFECT for Struggling Students!
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For all those struggling students, now there’s this new, incredible device called the “Smartpen”.
Yup. A pen can be smart.
Here is a pen that could transform the life of a learning disabled child. Or a physically challenged person.
How about a pen that might bring up the grades of a college student who finds it difficult to take notes fast enough to record the main points covered by lecturers?
A Smartpen is a computer in a pen that can capture handwriting at the same time as recording speech. Users can tap on their notes to replay what was recorded. Think of it as a digital “touch” pen…
Tags: answers, defines, digital, Epilepsy, help, improve grades, learning disabled, smartpen, struggling students
Epilepsy Scholarships
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When I first started this article, I thought I was whistling in the wind. But I was happily surprised. Epilepsy scholarships do exist!
Some foundations and businesses award thousands of dollars towards your college education, others provide a few hundred. But the more you apply, the better chances you’ll have of getting at least some kind of assistance with your college tuition.
For five good epilepsy scholarship sponsors click on: http://www.collegescholarships.org/health/epileptic-students.htm and you’re off to a really good start!
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