What Is Epilepsy
What is epilepsy?
A condition that causes repeated seizures.
Why is it important to take seizure medicine every day?
It helps prevent or reduce seizures.
Should you stay calm if someone is having a seizure?
Yes!
What is one thing you should get every night to help keep your brain healthy?
Get enough sleep.
True or False: Most kids with epilepsy can still play sports.
True (with their healthcare provider's guidance and appropriate safety measures).
What is a seizure?
A sudden burst of unusual electrical activity in the brain that can affect how a person moves, feels, or acts.
Who should help children remember to take their medicine?
A parent or caregiver.
Should you put something in someone's mouth during a seizure?
No!
What should you drink to stay hydrated?
Water Water Water!
True or False: You should hold someone down during a seizure.
False!!!
Which part of the body is affected by epilepsy?
The brain.
Should you stop taking your medicine if you haven't had a seizure for a long time?
Should you stop taking your medicine if you haven't had a seizure for a long time?
Name one thing you should do if someone is having a seizure.
Any of these!
-Stay calm
-Move dangerous objects away
-Protect their head with something soft
-Time the seizure
-Get an adult/ help
Name one healthy food that helps your body stay strong.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, yogurt
True or False: Wearing a helmet helps protect your brain.
True!!
Can kids with epilepsy still go to school and play with friends?
Yes! Most children with epilepsy can live active, healthy lives.
If your medicine makes you feel sick, who should you tell?
A parent, caregiver, or doctor.
Should someone with epilepsy swim alone?
No
Why is getting enough sleep important for children with epilepsy?
Not getting enough sleep can increase the chance of having a seizure.
True or False: It's okay to skip your seizure medicine if you feel fine.
False!!!!
Name one sign that someone might be having a seizure.
Possible answers:
Can you share your seizure medicine with someone else?
No. Medicine should only be taken by the person it was prescribed for.
When should you call 911 for someone having a seizure?
If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, they have repeated seizures without waking up, have trouble breathing afterward, are injured, or it's their first seizure.
Name three healthy habits that help keep your brain healthy.
Any three:
True or False: Kids with epilepsy can have friends, go to school, and achieve their goals.
True!