The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Caputo as Chair of the National Board of Directors.

The Epilepsy Foundation's empowER&D program uses strategic partnerships to improve epilepsy care. The platform collects, analyses, & uses data.

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Data suggests epilepsy does not increase the risk of getting COVID-19 or the severity of having COVID-19. However, some people with other health conditions related to epilepsy ...

Electrical stimulation using implanted devices began in the 1980s. When used in epilepsy, a neuromodulation device sends an electrical signal to change what a nerve or the brain does. The purpose is ...

Antibodies are large proteins found in the blood or other body fluids that protect the body. An antigen is something that invades the body, like a virus, infection, or something else. An antibody can ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...

How We Can Help According to the CDC, on average 49% of lead health education teachers in secondary schools want professional development on epilepsy and seizures. Yet only 18.2% received professional ...

What Is "Seizure Training For School Personnel"? Training for School Personnel is designed for people who work with children and youth in school settings. This program provides an overview of seizures ...

What are some common side effects from seizure medicines? Some common side effects that may occur in the first few weeks of taking seizure medicines include feeling tired, stomach upset or discomfort, ...

Convulsive Status Epilepticus This term describes the more common form of emergency that can occur with prolonged tonic-clonic (also called convulsive or grand mal) seizures lasting longer than 5 ...

We are leading the fight to i mprove the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection in Arizona. We are doing so by supporting and mobilizing the ...