Epilepsy for Dummies Your New Handbook for Better Understanding Epilepsy

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This month on Seizing Life® we talk with Lauren Aguirre and Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, the authors of the recently published “Epilepsy for Dummies.” This new entry in the popular “For Dummies” book series is sure to be a go-to resource for both the newly diagnosed and those who have been on their epilepsy journey for years. Lauren Aguirre, a science journalist and author who lives with epilepsy and has 3 children also living with epilepsy, and Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, a pediatric epileptologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, explain why “Epilepsy for Dummies” is long overdue and especially vital in this time of Google dives and artificial intelligence. Lauren and Dr. Thiele discuss their collaboration, outline how they collected and organized the information in the book, and explain why their perspectives as epilepsy patient/parent and provider were essential in creating a reliable resource for epilepsy information. The book provides a thorough and well-structured exploration of epilepsy with sections focusing on explaining, diagnosing, treating, learning, and living with epilepsy. In the words of Seizing Life® host Kelly Cervantes, “I don't know how many times I've spoken to other patients or caregivers and been like, ‘If only there was a guidebook…. And now, there is.’” Whatever your relationship to epilepsy, we think you’ll find this book to be a constant and invaluable resource in educating yourself, collaborating on treatment decisions with a provider, advocating for yourself or a loved one, and navigating your epilepsy journey. ABOUT CURE EPILEPSY CURE Epilepsy is the leading, non-governmental funder of epilepsy research. Since its inception in 1998, CURE Epilepsy has raised more than $100 million to fund epilepsy research and other initiatives that will lead the way to cures for the epilepsies. CURE Epilepsy funds grants for young and established investigators and to–date has awarded more than 300 cutting-edge projects in 18 countries around the world. Our mission is to fund breakthrough research that will transform the lives of people living with epilepsy as we lead the search for a cure. LEARN MORE ABOUT EPILEPSY Visit the “Understanding Epilepsy” section of CURE Epilepsy’s website: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/for-patients/understanding/ STAY CONNECTED WITH CURE EPILEPSY Sign up for our newsletter for the latest in epilepsy research news: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/subscribe/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUREforEpilepsy/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cureepilepsy/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cureepilepsy/ INCREASE YOUR IMPACT Share your story: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/personal-stories/ Help us find a cure: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/donate/