Foundation Goals Prevent epilepsy through the adoption of appropriate measures and practices by the individual, the family, and the community. Promote comprehensive care and provide services to help control epilepsy and its consequences through early recognition and education. Assist individuals with epilepsy to achieve independence, equality, and full participation in society. Develop a securely established organization that responds to and represents the interests of persons with epilepsy and others affected by it. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by a tendency to have seizures.
Seizures occur when excess electrochemical activity interferes with brain function.
Seizures can look like many different things. Each individual with epilepsy is unique. Current treatments control seizures in only half of people who have epilepsy. Head injuries are the leading known cause of epilepsy. Learn appropriate seizure first aid and how to help prevent epilepsy by contacting the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin .