Living with Epilepsy Conference

People living with epilepsy, their caregivers and friends, along with professionals in the field of neurology are encouraged to attend this all-day seminar focusing on the latest treatments and trends in epilepsy. A variety of sessions will be offered by leading professionals in the field, this conference you don't want to miss!

The conference will take place at The Blackwell Inn and Pfhal Conference Center at The Ohio State University. Located at 2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210.

Registration is $10 for the conference only or $40 for the conference and CEU's. The conference includes seminars, continental breakfast, and lunch. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please call 614-725-1031. Online registration ends 11/1/2024 at 10pm. Registration will be available at the door as space allows. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or if you have any special needs (interpreter services) *** Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated after 11/1/2024 at 12pm. Please note that registration ends November 1, 2024. However, registration is available at the door as space allows.

The Epilepsy Alliance along with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will be hosting the Annual Living with Epilepsy Seminar on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. Please join us from 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM at the Blackwell Conference Center as we discuss topics that go "Beyond the Seizures". 

Our keynote speaker this year features Miles Levin, a film maker with epilepsy, who produced the award-winning short film, "Under the Lights". He will be sharing his film, discussing his own epilepsy journey, and interacting in a Q&A interview.  

Additionally, there will be presentations and discussions that will focus on quality of life, anti-seizure medications, other effects of neuromodulation, self-management techniques, employment and driving, and caregiver burnout and resources. Our speakers include providers from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio Health, and the Mount Carmel hospital system. Please join us as we discuss these important topics and continue to build our community of support and resources. Finally, we will congratulate this year's recipient of the Linda Daffen Award - an award that is presented to an EEG technician that has displayed excellent care. 

Looking for Continuing Education Opportunities?

Social Workers - Ohio Social Work Board Applied for 5.5 clock hours. (Not approved for Counselors).

Nurses - Any continuing education activity that has been approved by other licensing boards will be accepted by the Ohio Board of Nursing for all nurses in the State of Ohio. You may use this continuing education to meet your licensure requirements.

Electroneurodianostic Technologists - 5.5 ASET CEU's pending approval.

Agenda:

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

8:40 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome and Remarks

• Kathy Schrag, Executive Director Epilepsy Alliance Ohio 

• Dr. Danielle Becker, MD Ohio State University Wexner Center

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Linda Daffin Award Presentation

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Concurrent Session 1

• Beyond Seizures: The interplay of Epilepsy, Mental Health, and Social Well-being

• Side Effects of Anti-Seizure Medications

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Concurrent Session 2

• Neuromodulation Impacts on Quality of Life

• A Guide to Self-Care for Epilepsy Patients and Caregivers

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM General Session

• Under the Lights with Miles Levin: Breaking Stigma

12:15 PM - 1:05 PM Exhibits & Luncheon

1:05 PM - 1:50 PM Concurrent Session 3

• Caregiver Burden and Burnout

• Driving and Working with Epilepsy: How to Remain Safe and Retain Independence

1:50 PM - 2 PM Break

2 PM - 3 PM General Session 

• Quality of Life: Reduction in Seizure Frequency Versus a Reduction in Comorbidities in Epilepsy

3 PM - 3:15 PM Conclusion, Evaluations, and Door Prizes