Epilepsy North Bay

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Christine’s employer HGS has been a terrific backer for to all her initiatives #DravetSyndrome #DravetCanada #EpilepsyAwareness and Fundraiser too!

Good morning everyone....have a wonderful day

Starting next week, education workers who provide direct daily support to students with special education needs across Ontario, and all education workers in sel...ect hot spot areas, beginning with Toronto and Peel, can register for vaccination. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-enacts-provincial-emergen See more

Your body on walking:

The limited risk of AstraZeneca Vaccine is negligible compared to the risk of critical illness of Covid 19 to you and your loved ones! Available at North Bay Northern Shores and Walmart pharmacies this week to those aged 55-65.

Screw Epilepsy!!!! Kat Callaghan, 9.1.5 The Beat wants to tell everyone #ScrewEpilepsy Kat Callaghan is an Award Winning on air personality and Voice Over Artis...t. Radio: Kat has had Radio shows in Kitchener Waterloo and Toronto on various stations including 105.3 KOOL FM Waterloo, 104.5 CHUM FM Toronto, Z103. 5 Toronto and her current home at 91.5 The Beat. See more

Stay healthy with the Travel Care: Travel Wellness Kit available for curbside pickup at your nearest CAA Store for just $5 plus tax for Members. Call your CAA Store today to arrange your pickup today! Visit here for details: Caaneo.ca/travel/travel-care-travel-wellness-kit/.

This year I am asking for donations to CHEO in Ottawa. I had brain surgery at CHEO in 1995 at the age of 16. I started having seizures at the age of 13 months.... Without the amazing staff and technology at CHEO I couldn’t be working. I am asking this year for donations to help support this hospital. I thank you in advance. See more

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Time to rank! We gathered your questions on #epilepsy & #seizures. Now, which questions should take priority for #research to address? Pick your priorities in a #survey here: braininstitute.ca/epilepsy-PSP #epilepsypriorities

Epilepsy is unique in the sense that it seldom stands alone. In fact it's the norm to be living with co-existing conditions such as depression and ADHD, for exa...mple. Join us Tuesday Nov. 24 for our new online Co-existing Conditions Workshop. To receive a zoom link to join this free online Co-Existing Conditions Workshop presented by Epilepsy Toronto’s Employment Services Department, please email Carter at [email protected].

Have you heard of #GivingTuesday? In ONE WEEK (on Dec. 1st), EpLink & community #epilepsy agencies across Ontario will be encouraging everyone to donate to support their efforts to improve the quality of life of people living with epilepsy. Stay tuned for more info!

It’s estimated that only about 25% of people who have a disability received the $600 COVID Disability Benefit that was paid on October 30th. Millions of people ...were left behind. People on ODSP didn’t automatically receive the benefit. If you didn’t get the benefit, you have until December 31 to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). If you qualify for the DTC, you will be eligible for the payment and other important benefits but the application process is confusing and can be overwhelming. Join Jill Teeple and Dr. Wayne MacLeod on November 23 from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST to learn about the Disability Tax Credit, the benefits of applying, how to talk your doctor to help them fill out the application, how to apply to increase your chances of approval. Register now: bit.ly/35nrHLZ

Our latest webcast+ offering takes place Nov 24th at 7pm (that's tomorrow!) In 'My Life, My Choice, My Community', join panellists exploring ways in which individuals with a disability can actively participate in and contribute to their communities. Register here: https://bit.ly/3nLp7WH

Check out our Women's line in the Epilepsy Shop! https://epilepsyshop.org/collections/womens #epilepsyshop

The next draw is on November 30, 2020. Proceeds from #epilepsy5050 raffle will help provide education, advocacy, information and support services to the almost ...95,000 people living with epilepsy and their families in Ontario BUY TICKETS NOW! www.epilepsy5050.ca

#DYK - Valproic acid (VPA) should be avoided as a treatment for #epilepsy in women of childbearing potential due to risks to the fetus, including neurodevelopmental delays. Learn more about VPA in the info sheet here: https://ontarioepilepsyguidelines.ca//Valproate-info-sheet

Today is International Men's Day. Men need to understand how important it is to talk to others, to show emotion and that vulnerability is not a weakness!

Webinar Series: CORD Consultation Toward Canada’s Rare Disease Drug Strategy Register now for all of the Series! To register and for more information visit: http://www.raredisorders.ca/webinar-series-cord-consultati/

@EpLinkON's updated Clinical Guidelines for the Management of #Epilepsy offer a wealth of evidence-based information for healthcare providers to better care for individuals experiencing seizures. Find the guide at https://bit.ly/2IqX6Vv #ThinkDigitalHealth

Older adults should have at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week, in 10 minutes or more sections to achieve health bene...fits. Some health benefits may include improving balance, reducing falls and injuries, staying independent longer and preventing chronic diseases. To complete this weeks quiz https://bit.ly/35uXIRl For more information on physical activity https://bit.ly/2Tm6Qls

This time 25 years ago I was having brain surgery and remember looking at the clock at 3:50 p.m when I came out of it. I was 16 years old, I had been having seizures since I was 13 months old.

We are looking for 2 new Full Time Practitioners to join the Community Living North Bay team! Head to our website www.communitylivingnorthbay.org to view the full position description.

Carly Granovsky Casting is seeking Santa Claus actors (45-70 years old) for an outdoor experience! Looking for: - A jolly personality who is great with children...! - A nice white Santa beard is an asset, but not necessary - Non Union You must be available for these key dates: November 28-29 & December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Rate: $165/day Location: Etobicoke, ON Paid Training: Monday, November 23rd, 1-8pm Please submit ASAP! Send your photo and resume to [email protected]

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Peanuts are a good source of folate (vitamin B9) which is crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health. #TuesdayFunFacts #ThePowerOfPeanuts #PlantersPeanuts #PlantersCanada

From @SpiderwortBio raising $3.4M in capital, to @MINTMemoryCare & @SupportsHealth receiving @TheChangeFdn's Future Innovator Award, OBI's portfolio companies are working hard to better the lives of those living with brain disorders. Learn more at https://bit.ly/34jALQv

Today is International White Cane Day. For individuals with vision loss, the white cane is a vital tool that allows individuals to live full and independent lives.

It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM. Together, let's shatter the many myths and misconceptions surrounding disability and employment. #D...YK that 55% of Canadians who have a university degree and 67% who have a college diploma or trade certificate have more than one disability? Our Employment Services Department is here to help improve employment opportunities and outcomes for you. We provide a range of services for employees and employers alike, including: providing epilepsy education and training to company staff, 1-on-1 counselling and referrals, employment workshops and support groups, and so much more. Find out more by visiting our website: https://epilepsytoronto.org//programs-and-services/epilep/ #EngageTalent #NDEAM #DEAM2020

A Hero to So Many

2020 EpLink Virtual Symposium (15th/16th), with updates and discussion regarding #epilepsyresearch projects, focusing today on CBD research and Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathies Registry. Geri is paying way more attention than Ollie is

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are real & are a result of unconscious psychological processes. Please share/retweet this post to help EpLink spread the word to dispel #PNES #myths. #NonEpilepticSeizures #mentalhealthawareness

Via Meaghan Costigan And at her grammas there are purple pumpkins too!

Contest Alert! Many families have embraced cycling to stay healthy and active during this difficult period to maintain social connections and respect physical d...istancing. It’s a great habit to maintain as a means of active travel to get to school, to a park, to cycle for fun in local trails or to run little errands within the neighbourhood. Enter the Go By Bike contest by commenting on this post with a photo of your child’s or family’s cycling adventures during the pandemic, as well as a brief description of the journey. Two winners will be selected to win a cycling prize pack, each valued at approximately $150. Contest ends October 31. See contest rules for details. www.myhealthunit.ca/gobybike See more