Epilepsy Support Group

Please RSVP if you plan to attend, rwj.epilepsy@rutgers.edu or 732.235.7340 with your name and number of people attending.

Dr. Ram Mani will discuss basic information and new research regarding seizure emergencies and urgencies. Dr. Mani is a neurologist, epilepsy specialist, neurology education director, and clinical researcher at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (New Brunswick, NJ). Dr. Mani is a member of the Rutgers RWJ Epilepsy Center.

There will be time for patients, their family and other caregivers to discuss common concerns. The meeting is open to adult and pediatric patients and their families and caregivers.

There will be time for patients, their family and other caregivers to discuss common concerns. The meeting is open to adult and pediatric patients and their families and caregivers.

This support group meets to promote awareness and education to pediatric & adult patients, family members & other members of the community, about topics related to seizures and epilepsy and how to maintain optimal health.

This will include presentations and discussions regarding surgical interventions for epilepsy; the use of seizure drugs and their possible side effects; and other non-medication effective strategies. Discussions of other disorders more common in patients with epilepsy will include mood disorders, memory & other cognitive disorders, bone health & fall risks.

Each session will include a topical presentation with discussion followed by relevant audience Q&A; expert speakers will include neurology, neurosurgery, psychology & pharmacology experts. For more information visit https://rwjmsepilepsysupport.wordpress.com/

The Epilepsy support group meets at 6 p.m. the 1st Wednesday of alternate months: 2018: Feb 7, Apr 4, Jun 24, Aug 1, Oct 3. Dec 5 in the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center Community Room

Facilitator: Dr. Ram Mani, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Please RSVP in advance of meeting date if you plan to attend, or if you have any questions, contact: rwj.epilepsy@rutgers.edu / Epilepsy Office 732.235.7340

RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center

100 Kirkpatrick St.

Community Education Room

New Brunswick, NJ 08901


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