Living with Epilepsy Conference

The Epilepsy Alliance Ohio
along with the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Presents:

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 8 AM to 3:30 PM
The Blackwell Hotel and Pfhal Conference Center The Ohio State University

2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43210

Conference for people with epilepsy, their family and friends and professionals in the field of neurology.

Wide Range of Topics by many experts!

Agenda
8:00– 8:40AM | REGISTRATION
Registration, Exhibits and Continental Breakfast

8:40– 9:00AM | WELCOME & REMARKS

Kathy Schrag, Executive Director, Epilepsy Alliance Ohio
Dr. Danielle Becker, MD, Ohio State University Wexner Center

9:00 – 9:15 AM LINDA DAFFIN AWARD

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION
Beyond Seizures: The Interplay of Epilepsy, Mental Health, and Social Well-Being

Dr. Katherine Brownlowe, MD, Ohio State University Wexner Center
Crystal Eply, RN, NP, Ohio State University Wexner Center

The session will discuss the bidirectional relationship between mental health, epilepsy and psychosocial issues for people with epilepsy. It will examine difficulties for people with epilepsy that include psychosocial issues, stigma and independence.

Side Effects of Anti-Seizure Medications

Dr. Megan Fredwall, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

This talk will cover a broad overview of anti-seizure medication side effects, including the most common side effects encountered by patients, and will review general principles in responding to medication side effects.

10:00 – 10:45 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION

Neuromodulation Impacts on Quality of Life

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

This seminar will review the FDA neuromodulation devices for treatment of epilepsy and their impact on quality of life including the improvement in mood, social functioning, memory and seizure worry.

A Guide to Self Care for Epilepsy Patients and Caregivers

Dr. Emily Klatte, MD, MBA, OhioHealth

This presentation will discuss the importance of mind and body self-care. It will also discuss empowerment through rescue medication and seizure actions plans along with additional self-management tools.

10:45 – 11:00 AM | BREAK

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | GENERAL SESSION

Under the Lights with Miles Levin: Breaking the Stigma

Dr. Sarita Maturu, DO Ohio State Wexner Center

Questions and Answers session with Miles Levin, a filmmaker living with epilepsy. This presentation will involve a conversation on Miles’ epilepsy journey, a discussion about his upcoming film, Under the Lights, and dialogue about breaking the stigma for people with epilepsy

12:15 – 1:05 PM EXHIBITS & LUNCHEON

1:05 PM– 1:50 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION

Caregiver Burden and Burnout

Dr. Amanda Weber, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Epilepsy is a chronic medical condition that impacts the entire family. We will discuss the factors that contribute to caregiver burden and explore resources that are available to help you cope.

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

Dr. Jaclyn Laine, DO, OhioHealth

This session will discuss what determines which patients require driving restrictions and ways to
communicate these restrictions. It will also help participants develop an understanding of medical
recommendations for activity restriction versus required reporting.

1:50 PM – 2:00 PM | BREAK

2:00 PM – 3:00PM | GENERAL SESSION

Quality of life: Reduction in Seizure Frequency Versus a Reduction in Comorbidities in Epilepsy

Dr. Maryam Mian, MD, Ohio State Wexner Center
Dr. Jesse Mindel, MD, Ohio State Wexner Center

This session will be in debate format discussing common epilepsy related comorbidities and how to
manage/treat co-morbidities related to epilepsy. It will review comorbidities and side effects of seizure
medications and other treatments of epilepsy along with considerations for the balance of the two issues.

3:00 PM– 3:15 PM | CONCLUSION
Questions and Answers, Conclusion, evaluations, door prizes

On-Line Registration – Click Here to Register

Registration Flyer – Brochure Living With Epilepsy Registration Flyer_2024

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Please feel free to view pre recorded presentations by leading Epilepsy Experts from The Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital from our Living with Epilepsy Conference.