CAREGIVERS

The caregiver is a key element in this journey, following all the information, doubts, fears and feelings near the person with Epilepsy and providing the best support, action and proximity. Some advices and best practices are here described as a support to these daily challenges.

 

CHILDREN AND EPILEPSY

Epilepsy presents variations from person to person, and to know as much as possible about a child’s epilepsy will allow to establish the correct assumptions regarding their learning and how the people and staff surrounding them can support this group in this stage.

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EPILEPSY AND ADOLESCENCE

Adolescence is highly correlated with the concept of independence and empowerment, but teenager life and choices can be difficult to manage with a condition like epilepsy, particularly because some of the triggers of this condition and seizures are usual part of teenager life.

EPILEPSY IN SENIOR AGE

Elderly are a very specific group with strong challenges, from diagnosis to treatment. Epilepsy especially affects this age group due to the physiological changes, comorbidities, cognitive problems, drug interactions and medication adherence.

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