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Supporting Someone With Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain condition characterized by recurrent or multiple seizures. Whether the person you’re caring for is a child or adult, you can play a vital role in their physical and emotional well-being.

While the scope and severity of epilepsy varies from person to person, there are several common ways you can help.

Steps you can take right now:

Help the person you’re caring for to remember to take their medication on time.

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Explore our resources below to find community support, peer groups and more.

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For Tanya Hansler and Michael Jones, the caregiving journey began when their daughter was born with down syndrome. Hear their story.

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Becoming a Caregiver
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Host Michelle Jobin is joined by Mieko Ise, Program Advisor for The Ontario Caregiver Organization, to talk about the realities of becoming a caregiver.

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Becoming a Sibling Caregiver
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Host Michelle Jobin is joined by Helen Ries, a caregiver and co-founder of Siblings Canada, an initiative of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence.

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I’m Talia and This is my Caregiving Journey

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Most of us, at some point in our lives, will be a caregiver to someone close to us. A caregiver provides physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour. Who do you care for?