Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes – Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes

PACES is an 9-week small group for newly diagnosed individuals or those who are still adjusting to an epilepsy diagnosis. In this program, you will learn skills and strategies for social and community adjustment. The goal of PACES is to increase the medical, psychosocial, and community adjustment of adults with active seizure conditions.

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More than 300,000 Canadians have Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes was founded in 1980. Our mission is to provide education and resources for people and their families living with epilepsy, and to raise societal awareness needed to support our vision. A core undertaking to achieve our mission is the building of community amongst people in the Maritimes living with epilepsy.

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At four months old, a baby should be discovering the world around her—smiling, learning new sounds, reaching for toys and being held safely in her parents’ arms. We never imagined that at such a young age we would begin a journey filled with seizures, neurologists, medications, EEGs, MRIs, lumber puncture, hospital visits and so many unanswered questions.

Sadie Mae Read her story here

Maritimes in Purple

Buildings and landmarks across the Maritimes light up purple on March 26th for Epilepsy Awareness. If you’re interested in helping light up landmarks near you email info@epilepsymaritimes.org