June 6, 2019 / Breanne Fisher and Robyn Blackford
On this episode of Seizing Life, join us to learn more about using the ketogenic diet for seizure control from registered dietician Robyn Blackford and advanced practice nurse Breanne Fisher from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
May 29, 2019 / Dr. Jordan Grafman
In this episode, Dr. Jordan Grafman discusses what causes individuals to acquire epilepsy after TBI, how to potentially prevent PTE, and the state of PTE research. Dr. Grafman is a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University and Director of Brain Injury Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
May 8, 2019 / Margaret Story
In this episode of Seizing Life, Margaret talks about the decision to move her daughter to a self-contained public school, as well as how you can make the best choices for your child when it comes to education.
April 24, 2019 / Dr. Charles Marcuccilli
In this episode of Seizing Life, we chat with Dr. Charles Marcuccilli about why the many truths of epilepsy aren’t well-known and what patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals can do to educate others and reduce epilepsy stigma.
April 10, 2019 / Meg Busing
From fishing to ziplining to arts-and-crafts, summer camp gives kids the chance to just be kids. For children impacted by epilepsy, Camp YouCan meshes these classic summertime activities with support groups in a stigma-free environment.
April 3, 2019 / Ava and Michelle Wadzinski
In this episode, Eva and Michelle join us to discuss the ways epilepsy can add to the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of college, as well as resources and possible accommodations for college students with epilepsy.
March 27, 2019 / Laurel Henson and Wendy Katten
In this episode of Seizing Life, hear what mother and advocate Laurel Henson and her son, Mason, face as a result of a nursing shortage in their school district. Laurel describes the daily physical and emotional challenges Mason experiences as a student with epilepsy due to the lack of a full-time nurse assigned to his school.
March 20, 2019 / Tom Stanton
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a risk for the more than 1/3 of people with epilepsy whose seizures are uncontrolled, and one the wider epilepsy community needs to be aware of. Often occurring when a person is asleep, SUDEP is a major concern for epilepsy patients and families alike.
March 13, 2019 / Howard Zwirn
The decision to explore brain surgery for epilepsy is both medical and personal. Discover how Howard Zwirn made this difficult decision and gained 15 years of freedom from seizures.
