Laura,
That does sound very confining for bother of you.
Millie
WOW!!! That sounds like a miracle worker for my baby! LGS afflicts you
> w/ so many types and variations of seizures (all of the ones you listed
> and then some) that it is really hard control him sometimes. He is
> homebound, due to sensitivity issues. This means I am the one attached to
> his hip 24 hrs a day. It would be nice to for him to experience a little
> independence. Blessings, Laura
>
>
>
>
> ____________
> From: Jewl Wall <wallja99@fightfor.
> To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
> Sent: Monday, May 4, 2009 9:18:30 AM
> Subject: RE: [epilepsy] Service Dogs
>
>
>
>
>
> Laura,
>
> Most people with epilepsy or seizure disorders are afraid to go out of
> their
> homes, and the constant worry of their condition has inhibited their
> social
> life so they have few friends or anyone to assist them. They feel like
> they
> can never be alone by themselves or sleep again without someone there.
>
> I know I was that way for a long time.
>
> There are two types of dogs either a Seizure alert dog or a Seizure
> response
> dog.
>
> With the "seizure response" dog, once the seizure has started they either
> run for help or constantly bark getting someone's attention,
>
> Depends on the persons needs.
>
> Than there are "Seizure alert" dogs. These are dogs that "forewarn" their
> owner, which is to signal them before the seizure occurs. This allows the
> person to move to safe area. The assistance of a forewarning dog enables
> the
> owner to be more independent, and they will be confident enough to venture
> out from home. They will learn to rely on the dog to help them and to feel
> a
> new found freedom. The dogs come in a variety of breeds. Even little dogs
> can function well as Service Dogs for some situations.
>
> The dogs are trained depending on the need they can clear the breathing
> area
> if the persons throws up. Remove fallen items that could cause harm during
> the "Clonic" portion of a seizure. The dogs can push up by snuggling along
> the back to keep the person experiencing seizure on 'their side. They can
> herd those who are afflicted with "walk around" seizures, and the dog can
> keep the person in one place until the seizure has ended so that you do
> not
> walk into traffic or down a flight of stairs etc. They can lead one who is
> dazed after a seizure back home or to a safe area. There are many ways a
> Service Dog owner can learn to trust the dog and find the self-confidence
> to
> lead a better life.
>
> I can send you a list of organizations so you can see where they are
> located. They all have their own rules and prices. I have fundraising idea
> sheet I can send to you as well.
>
> They are anywhere from free, to a donation you can handle or up to eight
> thousand or more. Of course now that more people know of the dogs the free
> donation has a long waiting list as do some of the others. Two years is
> the
> norm for waiting.
>
> I can send you a list of question so you can determine which is the right
> one for you. You can print out as many copies as you like so than you can
> use a different set for each organization.
>
> These are articles I have written online if you would like to read them.
>
> http://www.suite101 .com/articles. cfm/service_ dogs
>
> Start at the middle of the page where it says latest articles. I have no
> clue why they are putting those other links at the top of my page. I have
> asked them to remove them.
>
> Jewl, TX
>
> Information on Seizure Response/Alert Dogs
>
> http://www.homestea <blocked::http://www.homestea
> d.com/Tagert/ MsJewl.html
>
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