This November, in celebration of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut challenges Connecticut residents to “Get Seizure Smart!”. The Foundation has launched a public education campaign to increase awareness of seizure recognition and first aid.
Get Seizure Smart is the theme for this year’s awareness month, and is a call for Connecticut residents to learn to recognize a seizure and know how to respond. The ultimate challenge is to test their knowledge by taking the Get Seizure Smart quiz. The online interactive quiz, along with downloadable fact sheets, brochures, an online store and other resources are available at www.epilepsyct.com.
“There are approximately 60,000 people in Connecticut who have epilepsy and an estimated 50,000,000 worldwide. Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in the United States and is equal in prevalence to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined”, said Linda Wallace, Executive Director. “Yet among all chronic conditions, it is among the least understood. That is why we encourage everyone to “Get Seizure Smart” during November and beyond.”
A seizure is an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Seizures can be caused by head injuries, lack of oxygen at birth, brain tumors and other health condition. People often think of seizures only as jerking and shaking uncontrollably; however, not all seizures are convulsions. There are many different symptoms of seizures, which can include eye fluttering, staring and laughing. Recurring seizures can be a sign of epilepsy.
About the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut is Connecticut’s leading source of information for the thousands of people who have epilepsy. Founded in 1982, the Foundation works to ensure that people with epilepsy are able to participate in all life experiences through information, education, recreation, advocacy and support. For more information visit http://www.epilepsyct.com or call 860-346-1924. Offices are located at 386 Main Street, Middletown, CT.
*Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc Contact:*
Allison Gamber, Program Coordinator
email: efct@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 860.346.1924
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