Epilepsy Awareness Month
More than 55,000 people in Minnesota are living with epilepsy.
Discover Stories of Life #AndEpilepsy
This month, EFMN is encouraging individuals to share their experiences and their #AndEpilepsy stories. This is an opportunity for individuals to connect with others and their experiences living with epilepsy. Our #AndEpilepsy campaign tells stories of life and epilepsy. Find resources and stories under each topic below.
Independence and Epilepsy
Finding independence when living with a seizure disorder can have its challenges but building independence into your life is possible.
We provide services and resources to help you strive for independence. Building autonomy and independence in big and small ways can positively affect your wellbeing and overall happiness.
Teens and Epilepsy
Life does not stop for someone living with a seizure disorder. For young people – they are still athletes, still in school, still building and exploring who they might one day become.
We work with individuals and families to provide one-on-one support and access to resources for every young person and their family on their journey with epilepsy.
Raising a Family and Epilepsy
Life is full of challenges and difficult questions, and for people living with epilepsy or a seizure disorder, there are often additional considerations that may add to the confusion.
Check out this curated list of articles on the unique considerations for women living with epilepsy and join our virtual connect group for parents with epilepsy to connect with other families on a similar journey.
Aging and Epilepsy
Seniors are the most rapidly growing population group living with epilepsy. About 3 million U.S. adults ages 18 or older have active epilepsy. Nearly 1 million of those adults are ages 55 or older. It can be difficult to manage epilepsy alone in combination with other chronic health conditions, but with the right knowledge, resources, and support, the journey can be manageable.
We’d love to hear your story!
Share your story on social media, tag us, and use hashtag #AndEpilepsy.
"No one can do it alone, and though I feel guilty at times asking for help, it is important to remember that it’s not a failure." – Talia Keobounpheng, Parent
Give to the Max Day is November 16th
Upcoming Events
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Mar
Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa
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Mar
EEG Epilepsy Advocates Monthly Meeting
This is a non EFMN community event hosted by a partner organization in the Brainerd Lakes area. Join them for their monthly meeting- EEG Epilepsy Advocates. Refreshments are provided and attendees are encouraged to ask about transportation assistance if needed. Reach out to barb.epilepsyadvocate@gmail.com with questions.
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Mar
Adult Connect Group
Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.
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