Today I presented Part One of Seizure Disorders for the
Foster grandparents at Central Wisconsin Center. This topic was requested as
there are individuals that live at Central Wisconsin Center that have
underlying seizure disorders. I chose to do two parts as there is a plethora of
material to be covered when talking about seizure disorders.
I started out by defining the difference between seizures
and epilepsy. Much of the audience was familiar with epilepsy as it is a
commonly used term. Some of the grandparents have family members or friends
that have epilepsy. So they had some personal reference to this condition. I
shared statistics about the prevalence, diagnosis of new cases and
statistically how many people have seizure disorders. I continued to explain in
non-medical terms the cause of seizures including some visuals of the brain and
how the electrical conduction system works. I reviewed the causes of epilepsy
and the means in which it is diagnosed.
I emphasized the typical signs and symptoms of epilepsy and
the importance of seeking medical attention immediately. I explained the
rational for prompt intervention and communication to the supervising nurse.
The foster grandparents seems to enjoy the information I was
sharing with them as it will help them with accompanying the individuals that
they spend time with at CWC. We ran out of time so Part Two will be presented
at their next department meeting.
Thanks.....Cindy
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