Seizure Recognition and First Aid Speakers | Janna Moore and Meghan Metzger
Time | 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Do you know what to do in case of a prolonged seizure? Do you know when a seizure turns into a medical emergency? Who would know what to do if you or your loved one had a seizure?
Keep your family safe this summer and join us this Friday for Seizure Recognition and First Aid. This is your opportunity to invite family members, friends, neighbors or care takers who may be in the position to respond to a seizure. - Summer Seizure Safety (i.e. seizures in water, heat exhaustion)
- Identifying and removing seizure triggers
- Helpful tips to manage seizures while traveling or away from home
- What to do in case of an emergency- Do you have emergency medication?
- Free Diastat Cases for first 25 callers who RSVP
Presentation will include handouts, video and demonstrations with medical manikin. Reduce your stress level to make your summer and vacations truly enjoyable. Don’t wait for an emergency to make a plan!
Adult Social Gathering: 6-7pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us and meet other adults with epilepsy to share experiences, answer questions and meet new friends! Precedes the Educational Support Group. |
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Time | 6:00-7:00pm Learn and discuss issues to improve your life with our licensed psychologist in a safe and supportive environment. This is a free, one-hour session among compassionate parents, who also have children affected by epilepsy. 
Facilitator | Phyllis Larkin, PsyD
Childcare available upon request, make your reservation. | | 
Time | 6:00-8:45 pm Summer Luau Make a flower lei and enjoy a yummy tropical fruit bowl, and then find out how low you can Limbo. Circle time with friends will share ideas for fun a summer!
(Childcare for ages 1-13 years) Make a reservation. |
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Time | 7:00-8:45pm This group focuses on Self Awareness and Esteem, Building and Sustaining Friendships, Social Planning and Social Responsibility.  Facilitator | Jennifer Leath, PsyD
Make your teen's reservation.
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Time | 6:00-7:00 pm Learn the important facts about epilepsy regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and emergency medications This valuable information will help you avoid unnecessary mistakes often encountered by those less knowledgeable about epilepsy. Bring your questions! Make your reservation. |
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