Epilepsy and memory
More than half of people with seizures experience memory problems and feel that seizures interfere with memory.
Learn more about epilepsy and memory problems
Epilepsy self-management
Epilepsy self-management does not mean that people manage their health alone. Self-management requires an active partnership between a person with epilepsy, their family or friends, and their health care provider. Each person plays an important role.
Epilepsy self-management encompasses three broad areas:
- Treatment management: Managing medication schedules, keeping clinic appointments, and communicating with health care professionals
- Seizure management: Recognizing and avoiding seizure triggers whenever possible, and keeping track of seizures
- Lifestyle management: Getting adequate sleep, reducing stress, and maintaining social support networks
Self-management programs have been developed to address a broad range of topics in epilepsy, including mental health conditions, memory problems, and general disease management.
Learn about other available self-management programs
Additional resources
Other resources that can help you understand epilepsy and achieve self-management include:
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality QuestionBuilder App
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epilepsy information
- CDC Prevention Research Centers (PRCs)
- Epilepsy Foundation
- Managing Epilepsy Well (MEW) Network
- MEW Network booklet (PDF)
I did a one-month follow-up call with a participant and he said, ‘You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, this program has changed my life.’ This is all the motivation we need to continue the program!
Cognitive Coach