Call an ambulance if you notice any of these warning signals during and/or after a seizure. A seizure lasts longer than five minutes or starts again after a few minutes. This could be status epilepticus, which requires immediate medical assistance. Unusual pain after the seizure. This can be a symptom of seizure-related injury. Seniors may…

When you see someone having a seizure, do not be frightened. Remain calm and remember the following facts: Duration Once a seizure has started, you cannot stop it – just let it run its course and end naturally on its own. Most seizures last from seconds to a few minutes, although the person may be…

If a seizure occurs while a person is in the water, follow these procedures. While in the water Turn the person face up. Support the face out of the water. Tilt head back to keep airway clear. Get the person out of the water as soon as possible.  Once out of the water Place person…

In all types of seizures, the goal is to protect the person from harm until full awareness returns. If you are living with or caring for someone with a seizure disorder who has other medical problems, check with the doctor about how to respond when a seizure happens. Find out whether the doctor wants to…