UCB spoke with caregiver, Debbie, about her experience caring for her daughter living with epilepsy and its personal impact on her, as well as the important role of telehealth in epilepsy care. Her story speaks to the challenges many caregivers face when looking after their loved ones and the importance of prioritizing their own mental health. As one of UCB’s Epilepsy Advocates and as a patient advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation, Debbie supports others living with epilepsy and their families throughout their healthcare journey. In these roles, she helps many find access to the right mental health resources, which she says can be a “game changer” for both epilepsy patients and their loved ones.

UCB spoke with Tim, who has been living with epilepsy since 1979 while he was on active duty. His story focuses on the challenges that epilepsy brings but also shares how his new, positive outlook on life has changed the way he lives. As a member of UCB’s Epilepsy Advocate program, Tim helps to support other epilepsy patients and has been a resource for others during their journey with epilepsy.