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ISSUE |December 2014
 
Thank you for reading our December issue of Epilepsy News. We're dedicated to providing our readers with informative, exciting and interesting news related to epilepsy in NJ.

For a larger look at trainings happening around NJ, don't forget to check out The Training Calendar. If you have feedback regarding our e-zine or would like to contribute content, let us know!



Epilepsy Foundation Participating in Festival of Trees

 

EFNJ is participating in a fundraising competition at the Toms River Elks, called the Festival of the Trees. Our tree is Ernie the EFNJ Snowman. In order to win the competition; we must have the most votes! Every dollar raised is a vote! If you are interested in supporting this "fun fundraiser" for EFNJ, please click here to donate now and add "Ernie" as a special note and all donations will be tallied for the December 18th deadline.

 

Thank you in advance for your support, have a wonderful holiday season.

 

 

Candlelight Concerts to Benefit EFNJ
 


The Candlelight Concert Series for Epilepsy Awareness is a concert series in Pennington, NJ designed to raise awareness about epilepsy. It's grown out of a very popular house concert series and is now held at Trinity United Methodist at 1985 Pennington Rd, Ewing NJ. When you purchase your ticket using Paypal below, you will be added to the list; no physical tickets are printed or sent. You can bring you receipt to be safe. All shows are general admission. For more on this series, check out this article from The Times of Trenton here. The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey will be on-hand for most of these events to provide information and accept donations.

 
 Tickets and info at http://www.candlelightconcert.org/


 

Next Concert is January 10, 2015

ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO SAM COOKE
featuring
Gary U.S. Bonds
Sarah Dash
(LaBelle),
Doug Wimbish
(Living Colour),
Jeffrey Gaines,
Chris Trapper,
Paul Pesco
(Hall & Oates/Madonna),
Danielia Cotton,
Lili Anel
Carsie Blanton
and more!

 

Save the Date 4th Annual Paint the Pony March 22nd

 

Thank you to everyone who came out for the best Paint the Pony Purple event thus far! Your support is vital to the continuation of programs and services for individuals with epilepsy and their families in NJ.

 

NEW DATE! Sunday, March 22, 2015  *Details to follow

 

All proceeds will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey's programs and services for individuals in NJ living with epilepsy and their families.

 

 

"Search for the Next Medikidz Star" Contest Launches for Kids with Epilepsy

Do you or someone you love with epilepsy want to be a superhero? Have you or that special someone overcome an obstacle due to living with epilepsy?

 

As part of Eisai's commitment to education about epilepsy and reducing stigma associated with the disease, Eisai has partnered with Medikidz to launch the contest, "Search for the Next Medikidz Star." Children between the ages of 13 and 18 years old who have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a health care professional are encouraged to enter the contest. Entrants must register by December 31, 2014 and submit a short inspirational (up to two minute) video describing how he or she has overcome obstacles associated with the condition and why he or she should be chosen to be the next Medikidz star. The winner will be announced in January 2015.

 

Eisai is also announcing the availability of the second book in the "Medikidz Explain Epilepsy" comic book series, titled "Medikidz Explain Seizure Assistance Dogs." The series is designed to help young people understand illness and medical concepts.

 

Visit www.medikidzcontest.com today to enter the contest, review the rules and obtain a free copy of "Medikidz Explain Seizure Assistance Dogs." Don't delay - the contest entry period ends on December 31, 2014!

 


FRN Health Insurance Navigator Program
 
The Family Resource Network, of which EFNJ is a part, has been named one of four "navigator organizations" in NJ for the purposes of the Affordable Care Act. FRN staff have been covering multiple events in Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean Counties. Individuals seeking health insurance can reach us at 800-355-0271 (toll free) or www.frnnavigator.org.


 

click here for locations at Ocean County Library branches.
click here for Monmouth County dates

 

 

Project Healthy Bones for Epilepsy: A Research and Wellness Program


 

Project Healthy Bones (PHB) is a 24 week exercise and education program for older men and women who have osteoporosis or are at risk of developing the condition. It is based on Tufts University Research that shows strength training exercises helps preserve bone density. PHB was developed by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services alongside physical therapists specializing in osteoporosis. Professor Mary Wagner has initiated a Project Healthy Bones class to meet once a week, specifically tailored to patients with epilepsy. More information

 

Our program's sessions will be on Fridays from 6:00­7:15 PM at Robert Wood Johnson Fitness Center, in the Community Education Room. (Day and time may change based on best time for group)

 

Address:

100 Kirkpatrick Street, 2nd floor (Suite #201)

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-­873-­1222

 

Parking: Is Free! Entrance to the Wellness Plaza Parking Deck is on Paterson Street between Joyce Kilmer and Kirk Patrick Street

 

Cost:  Class and materials are free.  Participants should purchase their own weights.

 

For more information, Contact:

Professor Mary Wagner, Pharm.D.  by Email: mlwagner@pharmacy.rutgers.edu or leave a message with Janice Weinstein at 848-445-6815

Sandhya Balachandar by Email: SandhyaB18@gmail.com

 

 

Young Gourmet Cooking Classes Coming to Toms River
 
Young Gourmet is a new cooking experience created by the Family Resource Network's Get FIT program and the Center on Nutrition and Disability, with funding from the Elks of Toms River. With a focus on healthy eating and wellness, all sessions are taught by a Get FIT Nutritionist who is also ServSafe Certified. Young Gourmet promotes the importance of healthy living among youth while enjoying the company of their peers. As an integrated program, Young Gourmet welcomes youth with and without disabilities ages 13-21 to join us each week in Toms River, NJ. For more information and to register please contact Deb O'chat at 732-262-8020 or via email at dochat@familyresourcenetwork.org
 
Stress and the Holidays

 

The holiday season is a busy time of the year! You spend time shopping for presents, decorating your home, attending holiday parties, and socializing with friends and family. Stress is generally part of the season. You may feel stress from trying to complete all the tasks involved in the season-even if they are enjoyable! You also may feel emotional about the past death of a loved family member or about a troubled relationship. You may even worry about whether the season will affect your seizures.

 

This is not a needless worry. Most doctors and nurses feel that stress can cause greater seizure activity, even though scientists have had difficulty in proving exactly how that relationship works. Stress is known to cause worry, depression, frustration, and even anger. It affects your sleep cycle and may cause you to develop a tension headache. Not all patients with epilepsy report increased seizure activity when they are under stress, but stress does affect seizure activity for many people. The stress of the holiday season could cause you to experience an increased number of complex partial seizures or may even provoke a tonic-clonic seizure that is usually controlled by your seizure medicine. If your seizures are sensitive to stress, it is recommended that you identify sources of stress and develop stress management techniques to have better control over situations that may influence your seizures.  Continue reading


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