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Voices of Epilepsy

Research into improving quality of life is most important to people with epilepsy: survey

November 3, 2016

By Deron Hamel Research programs aimed at enhancing quality of life for people with epilepsy are the most important avenue of research to those living with seizure disorders, their families and people working at epilepsy support agencies, according to a recent EpLink survey. EpLink’s “research priorities” online survey had 139 respondents. The survey, which was…

United Against SUDEP

October 23, 2016

October 23 is SUDEP Awareness Day. SUDEP stands for SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY. SUDEP is linked to seizures. Better control is the best way to reduce your risk. Use the hashtag #IAmSUDEPAware on Twitter to help raise awareness and to also raise funds for SUDEP Awareness and SUDEP Research! Visit SUDEPAware.org for more information…

Summerfest Camp benefits teen and his parents, dad says

October 20, 2016

By Deron Hamel Attending Summerfest Camp for the past four years has been a benefit to both 15-year-old Jack Moller and his parents, says Jack’s dad, Tim. For Jack, Summerfest Camp has been an opportunity to become more independent; for his parents, the two-week camp has provided a venue where they feel comfortable letting Jack…