Theme
This year's theme - Tried & True & New Strategies through Tough Times - aims to focus attention on new ways of coping and conquering the extra challenges of epilepsy during these tough times. The topics will range from importance of life-style, treatment compliance, complementary therapies, new treatment options, accessing drug assistance programs, etc. As with past Summit's this year's conference will inspire participants with hope and strengthen their resolve to not let epilepsy control life.
Topics Topics to be discussed at the Summit include the following: - Anti-seizure medications - new & old & on the horizon, updates about medications, things to watch for to prevent brand-to-generic and generic-to-generic switching in the pharmacy, effects of medication, etc. - Dietary interventions and updates on and variations in the ketogenic diet. - Relaxation and meditation - Safety measures - Prevention - Prescription drug assistance - New advocacy efforts - Panel on school issues (IEPs) - Panel on SSI - Panel on sibling issues
