By Deron Hamel Before being diagnosed with epilepsy, Amanda Cook says she felt “trapped” by her seizure disorder. But since her diagnosis, Amanda says her confidence has soared, and she’s now getting ready to take the first steps toward a career in interior design. Amanda has been accepted into the interior design technology program at…
By Deron Hamel The mother of a St. Thomas, Ont. woman with complex-partial seizures is hoping the availability of cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of the cannabis plant, will enhance her daughter’s quality of life. However, Carol Clarke says there needs to be more information available about proper CBD dosages as well as support for people…
By Deron Hamel Canadian children living with epilepsy say it’s their need for social and emotional support from friends and family – not their seizures – that concerns them most about their quality of life. This is the main finding from a recent study that surveyed 480 children aged eight to 14 who are living…
By Deron Hamel Kelly Cvijanovich says she hopes Epilepsy Ontario’s second annual fundraising cruise in support of Summerfest Camp will build upon the success from last year’s inaugural event. Cvijanovich, the cruise committee’s chair, says organizers have commissioned a larger boat for this year’s event and are selling more tickets due to the excellent turnout…
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