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Indiana Epilepsy Services (IES) is a program
funded through a grant from the Division of
Disabilities, Aging and Rehabilitation Services.
The purpose of IES is to develop a network of
education, information, referral, counseling,
and medical services for persons with epilepsy.
Northwest Indiana Epilepsy Services is a
division of IES serving Benton, Carroll, Jasper,
Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, and White
counties in Indiana. |
 Did You Know? |
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Epilepsy affects more than two million people in
the U.S.
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Epilepsy is not a disease. It is a symptom
of a disorder of the brain.
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Epilepsy can affect anyone at any time and at
any age.
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Epilepsy usually can be treated, thus permitting
many individuals to lead normal lives.
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Epilepsy can be accompanied with psychological
and social
problems such as:
- misunderstanding and rejection by family and
friends
- the
inability to get a job
- insecurity
- anger
- frustration |
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 For many, society's reaction to a person's
disorder is more
difficult to handle than the disorder itself. |
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Services Provided by NWI Epilepsy Services |
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Free Epilepsy in-services that are individually
structured to meet the needs of any specific
group or organization (schools, church groups,
etc.).
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Free brochures on Epilepsy ranging from general
information to specific topics such as driving,
legal rights, education, etc.
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Reading, visual aids and other materials are
available for loan.
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Monthly Epilepsy support groups and information
on other area groups.
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Quarterly newsletters and updates on new
information and special programs.
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Listing of area neurologists, neurosurgeons and
epilepsy clinics.
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Information on obtaining medical insurance and
antiepileptic medications.
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Assistance, information and referrals for
specific problems related to epilepsy and
seizure disorders.
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If
Someone is Having a Seizure |
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For more information on
Northwest Indiana Epilepsy Services, contact:
Epilepsy
Services Coordinator -
219-662-0379
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