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Staying Safe with Epilepsy on Halloween!
Halloween is coming up soon and many people are excited to carve pumpkins, put on fun costumes and go trick-or-treating. However, if you have epilepsy, Halloween can sometimes be challenging and maybe even a little…
Information on the new SenTiva VNS Device
VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy is a treatment option for people living with epilepsy which involves implanting a device similar to a pacemaker under a patient’s skin. The implant stimulates the vagus nerve, helping control…
Canadian Federal Election on October 21st!
The 2019 Canadian federal election is fast approaching this Monday October 21st and it is very important for all of us to get out there and vote. However, sometimes it can be hard to decide…
Information on the Access RDSP Program
The BC Epilepsy Society would like to draw attention to an excellent program by our friends over at Disability Alliance BC (DABC). DABC's Access RDSP program provides help to people with disabilities with the Registered…
October 11th is the International Day of the Girl – Issues for Girls with Epilepsy
The International Day of the Girl, held annually on October 11th of every year, is a day that raises awareness of gender inequality and aims to support more opportunities for girls in communities around the…
October 10th is World Mental Health Day – A Focus on Epilepsy Support Groups
World Mental Health Day, held annually on October 10th of every year, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to support better mental health for all. The BC Epilepsy Society is…