Epilepsy Ontario is inviting adults living with epilepsy, or caregivers of people living with the condition, to participate in a survey about their experiences with epilepsy as well as treatments for seizures.The main purpose of the survey is to gather evidence from the group that is the most knowledgeable about the day-to-day reality of epilepsy…
Two long-term care providers have agreed to assist Epilepsy Ontario with a survey to help determine caregivers’ knowledge of seizure disorders. The intent is to gain a better understanding of their familiarity with epilepsy, its characteristics and the prevalence of seizure disorders in long-term care. Managers at homes owned by Peterborough-based OMNI Health Care and…
Dravet.ca, a grassroots organization of family members, friends and caregivers of people living with a Dravet spectrum disorder, is gearing up for a family retreat it’s organizing Sept. 12-14 at Circle Square Ranch in Brantford. The event will be an “excellent opportunity” for families of people living with Dravet syndrome or a Dravet spectrum disorder…
People concerned about medication shortages are encouraged to participate in a public consultation that’s open until July 5 to provide Health Canada with feedback about this issue and to assess current approaches. During the past five years there have been frequent drug shortages in Canada, including multiple shortages of epilepsy medications. Epilepsy Ontario wants to…
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