Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy Brought Alive By Three Amazing Talents
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Maggie Mendus, Tiffany Webb and Terry Tracy all have one thing in common: Epilepsy and a rare, inspiring talent. Through poetry, fiction and film, they take us on a jorney of what it is like to live through seizures with astounding depth and feeling.
Don’t miss any of these three creative break-throughs.
Checking charities and their accountability
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Since it is so difficult to figure out where our donations are going and we don’t want to give up on giving, I thought I’d tell you about two very reliable sites that can give you the TRUE facts on your chosen charity. They are: The Charity Navigator and Charity Watch — part of the American Institute of Philanthropy.
Both are well-trusted, responsible guides to help you in your contribution decisions. (Fortunately The Epilepsy Foundation is a 3-star charity, according to the Charity Navigator and it’s also ranked as a top-rated charity by Charity Watch.)
Tags: Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, reliable guides for giving
Your Child Has Just Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy…
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The diagnosis comes in. It’s epilepsy.
Your heart drops to the bottom of your stomach. You may panic…or cry…or call in the troops for support.
Whether your child is an infant, toddler, grade schooler, adolescent or young adult, how you behave now will make a world of difference to their future.
Here are some resources to help you help your child…
The Sacred Disease. A Movie You Can Not Afford to Miss…
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The Sacred Disease is a movie you can not afford to miss…
Motivated by lack of funding and awareness for epilepsy, this film covers the full spectrum of what it’s like to live with this neurological condition by following the lives of three individuals. The Sacred Disease displays an intimate portrayal of the complexities and daily difficulties faced by people with epilepsy.
Tags: complexities, difficulties, Epilepsy, hope, movie, Research, sacred disease
American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation | Links
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I just received an email from the American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation http://epilepsyoutreach.org/9#two with all kinds of wonderfully useful links. So, I thought I’d share them with you. Some may be famaliar, and some quite new…
Epilepsy First Aid
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Here are a few tips you can pass on to others on how to respond to a seizure.
Tags: calm, common sense, diminish fear factor, how to respod, prevent head trauma, reassuring, scary, seizure, Tips
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