For people with epilepsy, dehydration can act as a seizure trigger. Staying hydrated and cool is an important part of ...

Disasters can happen without warning and can be dangerous for people living with chronic illnesses like epilepsy. If you or a loved one has epilepsy, below are useful resources and advice to prepare ...

This plain-language brochure is one of our most popular publications. A must for anyone supporting a person with epilepsy as it describes the different types of seizures, explains seizure first aid, ...

The Epilepsy Foundation has provided funding for more than 60 of the 120 products currently in the epilepsy pipeline. This is an update on a project we have helped fund that is now available for ...

Applications for the ride-share campaign are currently closed. If you need transportation assistance, please call the Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline at 1-800-332-1000 ...

The goal of the Diagnostics Tracking RRE (dtRRE) is to bring together innovators focused on technology development to address common challenges in diagnostics, seizure tracking, and prediction. The ...

Infantile spasms (IS, or West Syndrome) was first described by Dr. William James West in the 1840s. IS is considered an age-specific epilepsy. Seizures typically begin in an infant between 3 and 8 ...

Established in 1948, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is the only statewide nonprofit organization focusing on epilepsy. As part of a nationwide network, we remain the voice of hope and compassion ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is providing paid internships for spring 2026. The Pathways to Purpose internships offer a chance to develop your skills and help the epilepsy community. Find your opportunity ...

Could wearing a bracelet or necklace indicating that someone has psychogenic non-epileptic events (PNEE) (also known as psychogenic non-epiletpic seizures, PNES) prevent unnecessary treatment, ...

The following factsheets discuss different treatment options for epilepsy. If you are a medical professional, share these factsheets with your patients to help them understand their treatment options.

TBI is a well-recognized cause of seizures and epilepsy. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of an external force on the head. TBI can occur as a result of the following: The head suddenly and ...