I want to thank you all so much. I have had seizures since I was 2yrs old. It broke my heart when my friend passed. This group has been so helpful to me!!! Thank you all again.
Carol
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On Mar 6, 2012, at 3:43 PM, "Jewl Wall" <wallja99@fightfor.org> wrote:
> Carol,
>
> HI, and Welcome , My name is Jewl I am 49 years old and I am married and
> we live in TX . I have had EP since 1996 after catching a virus .
>
> I know you will find a wealth of information and friends here. If I can help
> in anyway just let me know, I am the Owner of this group.
>
>
> 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 a fundraising idea
> sheet I can send to you as well, to help with the cost.
>
> 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 have a
> long waiting list as do some of the others. Two years ins 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.
>
> There is a new children's book that was published in August of 2009 and I am
> featured in this book. Even though it is for kids it is very written and
> insightful and would benefit adults as well. The book is called Seizure
> alert dogs by Margaret Fetty.
> www.bearportpublishing.com <http://www.bearportpublishing.com/> Or Amazon
> and Barnes and Noble.
>
>
> 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.homestead.com/Tagert/MsJewl.html <mailto:wallja99@fightfor.org>
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