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Living with Epilepsy

Strong doctor relationships help ease Pamela-Anne Kinney off meds

April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013 — Pamela-Anne Kinney’s story of reducing the amount of her medication to control tonic-clonic seizures underscores the importance of people living with epilepsy having strong relationships with their doctors — and being advocates for their own health. Kinney, 48, has been affected by seizures since she was 16, after being struck by…

Freelance writer proving career goals can overcome epilepsy

April 11, 2013

Finding meaningful employment when you have an unpredictable seizure disorder can be challenging, but it’s an obstacle Pamela-Anne Kinney has overcome by pursuing her dream and harnessing her strengths as a storyteller. Upon completing a freelance writing course in November 2011, Kinney embarked on a career that satisfies her love of writing while allowing her…

Enter essay for chance to win $1,000 for post-secondary education

April 5, 2013

Lawton Osler recalls reviewing the barely-legible cover letter followed by an impressive, typed essay. The solid piece of writing earned the author a $1,000 scholarship towards his post-secondary education. When the writer gathered with others who have epilepsy to accept the award, he was bald and had a scar on his head. Recovering from recent…

Advocates encouraged by gov’t response to Epilepsy Awareness Month

March 28, 2013

Representatives from epilepsy support agencies say they’re encouraged by the reception their advocacy work with government officials received this month, and hope their colleagues provincewide will continue talking with politicians about the epilepsy community’s needs after March 31. March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and leaders from within the epilepsy community have been meeting with politicians…