Diagnosis Epilepsy: Now What?

Epilepsy in Adults

Produced in Association with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.

Just as we made a “self-help” film for the parents and caregivers of children newly diagnosed with epilepsy, this video will address issues particular to newly diagnosed adults. What next? What are the options? How will life be affected by this diagnosis?

We've talked to leading epilepsy specialists, Epilepsy Foundation representatives, and many adults and their families living with epilepsy.

The film will explain and illustrate different types of seizures, diagnostic procedures and various treatment options, including medications, surgery, the vagus nerve stimulator, and even alternative/complementary therapies.

In addition, this film will look at the impact of epilepsy on cognition and function; managing a seizure disorder at work; safety; driving; epilepsy in the family and community; stigma; depression; the importance of advocacy, and services provided by the Epilepsy Foundation.

Our expected release date is 2008.