EEG Testing: Its Critical Role in Epilepsy Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research

Matthew Summerfield has lived with epilepsy since he was eleven but has refused to let his seizures control his path, raising awareness as an epilepsy advocate, earning an undergrad degree in neuroscience, and now pursuing a PhD while working in an epilepsy research lab.

Jon Tuteur shares his journey with adult onset epilepsy. From his first seizure at age thirty, through his epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and eventual brain surgery, Jon discuses the physical and emotional impacts of seizures, medications, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures in pursuit of seizure control.

Dr. Laura O’Dwyer discusses the fastest growing segment of people living with epilepsy, adults over 65 years old. Dr. O’Dwyer provides an overview of the causes of epilepsy in older adults, the subtle signs to look for, and the importance of treatment.