2023 Meetings will be held on the FIRST SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH.
Meeting Time: 12:15 - 1:15 PM at Boise Main Library
Event Address: 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
May 6 Meeting Room: 1st Floor William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium
June 3 Meeting Room: 3rd Floor Marion Bingham Room
Old Ways Won't Open New Doors. The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho is excited to announce a new monthly support program aimed at helping adults (16+) develop new ideas for independent lifestyles while helping provide resources and share ideas. Each meeting will begin with a 30-60 minute presentation on a unique topic related to epilepsy, followed by 30-60 minutes of peer discussion breakout groups among attendees. Topics will be selected based on interest survey results, so please share your feedback with Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho. Current ideas include:
- Importance of Creating a Seizure Action Plan
- Deciding with whom and how to share your diagnosis (including discussion with neighbors, new acquaintances, dating, job interviews, and more...)
- Strategies for arranging accommodations at school, work, or new living arrangements
- Safety at Home, School and Work - sharing of ideas and strategies for living as independently and safely as possible
- Mental Health and other conditions that often accompany epilepsy
- Understanding basic terminology and what it all means
- Seizure First Aid
- Special Presentations from Employment Attorneys and other professionals to help navigate ADA accommodations and other issues related to employment and/or educational opportunities
- Living with a Disability
- Coping with Discrimination and Misunderstanding about epilepsy
- Neurosurgical options for treating epilepsy
- Physicians and Pharmaceutical professionals to give guest lectures on current research & treatments
- To Drive or not to Drive? Discussion groups and information about transportation related issues
- Brain fog, memory issues and other annoying side effects of epilepsy
- Seizure Tracking
- Beta Testing and State-of-the-Art technology for Seizure prediction and alerts
- Seizure dogs, cats & goat yoga
- The Original Ketogenic Diet - Does it really help?
- Monthly meetings where new guests are always welcome
- Breakout sessions for individuals with epilepsy and their family members, caregivers, and friends who would like to learn more about how to help and meet others who understand the needs and challenges of living with epilepsy or caring about someone who does. Guests of those who have epilepsy are welcome to stay with their loved one or join others in a separate discussion group.
Contact us at (208) 850-7137 or hmcadams@epilepsyidaho.org
While this group is largely intended for adults over 18, if you or someone you know is a mature teen interested in attending, please be in touch so someone from the Epilepsy Foundation can help determine how we can best serve you or your loved one. ALL are welcome!
This group is attended by individuals with epilepsy, caregivers and family members of those who have epilepsy, and members of the community who would like to learn more about epilepsy and how to help reduce the stigma of living with this condition. Our meetings are open to the public and no reservation is required. We appreciate registration so we can anticipate how many guests to expect on a regular basis and make sure our meeting room is the appropriate size each month, but know the door is always open whether you've signed up or not! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into this supportive community of people who get it.
