ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

A primary purpose of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio is to change the perceptions and conversation about epilepsy and to act as a means to achieve the highest quality of life for the persons served. As a part of this effort, an Adult Support Group is provided as a forum for persons who are experiencing a wide range of emotions upon learning of their disorder. Feelings of loneliness, isolation or of having a disorder that is often misunderstood by the general public can make the diagnosis difficult to accept. Spouses and family members may not know how to offer the kind of help most needed. Finding people who have experienced these feelings and problems, and have successfully learned to cope with issues presented by epilepsy, can be very helpful to others who are in the midst of confronting the challenges of living with epilepsy.

The Adult Support Group meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Riverside Methodist Hospital Conference Center 500 Thomas Lane. Sometimes the meetings are intended for only those persons with epilepsy while at other times, the involvement of partners or parents is encouraged. People who participate in support groups can provide each other with information about community services, programs and resources, and more importantly, offer everyday tips on how to make life run more smoothly.

In addition to informal sharing of experiences, the Support Group also provides epilepsy education and discussions of important related issues—such as medication, health insurance, and driver’s licensing—all of which can have a major impact on the quality of a person’s life.

Please call (614) 315-0437or e-mail Carol Johnson, for more information