By Deron Hamel When it comes to epileptic seizures, it’s safe to say tonic-clonic seizures are the most recognized – and misunderstood – variety. A new video on Epilepsy Ontario’s website provides insight into what tonic-clonic seizures are, what to do if you see someone having this type of seizure and what not to do.…
By Deron Hamel A businessman is giving a presentation in a boardroom. Suddenly, he stops midspeech and begins to blankly stare. Then he starts to fidget and wander. One of his colleagues notices something is not right, but she has seen this before. She walks over to the man and slowly begins to guide him…
By Deron Hamel Since Brock Welton began participating in a North Bay theatre group last year he has become more independent and social, says his mother, Jo-Anne. Brock, 22, has Dravet syndrome, a catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy, as well as an intellectual disability stemming from the condition. Last year Brock joined TOROS, a progressive…
By Deron Hamel Summerfest Camp is going into its 22nd year in 2016 and families can register their children for a session in this unique, two-week camping experience starting Dec. 4. Each year Summerfest Camp, which is sponsored by Epilepsy Ontario, has an average of 20 to 40 children and youths who have epilepsy attend…
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