What Is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures. A seizure is a disruption of the electrical communication between neurons. This can affect a variety of mental and physical functions.
It’s also called a seizure disorder. When a person has two or more seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.
A seizure happens when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain. One in 10 adults will have a seizure sometime during their life and 1 in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy during their lifetime, making epilepsy the fourth most common neurological condition.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
We offer a broad range of educational programs, support groups, and fundraising events to support the 65,000 people living with epilepsy in Colorado & Wyoming. We hope to see you soon!
Adult Online Support Group
Adult Online Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 7pm. Contact Kent at kent@thefamilywatson.com for…
Grupo de apoyo en Espanol
Grupo de apoyo en Espanol para la gente con epilepsia, se reune el segundo martes de cada mes a las…
Virtual Teenage Support Group
Our Virtual Teenage Support Group for ages 13-17 meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, 4 – 5 pm. Contact…
Epilepsy Awareness License Plate
We are excited to announce that the Epilepsy Awareness license plate is now available in Colorado!
