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Voices of Epilepsy

UCB Canada hopes funding epilepsy documentary will inspire positive change

May 9, 2014

Epilepsy Ontario has received funding from UCB Canada Inc. to host a tour of the documentary On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy, which delivers unique insight into what it’s like to live with a seizure disorder. A UCB Canada representative says the organization hopes the film will inspire people to become more accepting of those…

[Event] Epilepsy and Memory: Coping Strategies Webinar – May 22, 2014

May 8, 2014

Epilepsy and Memory: Coping Strategies Webinar 3rd installment of the Knowledge is Power Webinar Series Thursday May 22, 2014 at 7:00pm Memory problems are well-recognized in some people with epilepsy.  Whether it is as a result of seizures or medication, they can pose a significant problem in daily living.  Join in to hear a leading expert…

Can exercise reduce seizures in children with epilepsy? Study aims to find out

May 1, 2014

When most people talk about physical activity, they think of cardiovascular health. However, a body of evidence suggests exercise can also be an important factor in reducing seizures in children with epilepsy. This is the focus of an EpLink study led by Dr. Gabriel Ronen. Ronen, a researcher from McMaster University, is conducting a study…

[Event] On The Edge: Living With Epilepsy

April 28, 2014

Epilepsy Ontario is excited to announce On the Edge: Living with Epilepsy Road Tour. Additional screenings will take place in Ottawa, Durham Region (Whitby) and London. Each film screening will include a facilitated conversation including a clinician, a person who has epilepsy and community epilepsy representative.