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Living and Working With Epilepsy.
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About 3.4 million people have epilepsy nationwide, and about 36,000 people have epilepsy in Connecticut.
Monica Anzelone is the Program and Services Manager for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. Monica talked about the many programs and services offered to patients and family members at the foundation, including behavioral health. Monica brought along epilepsy patient 32-year-old James who has had some challenges in regard to his employment, but now is currently happily employed. He was seizure free for almost 20 years but has recently suffered from seizures and has some memory issues that sometimes comes from the seizures.
CT Paid Leave can help patients who have epilepsy, and the caregivers who help them. Epilepsy is considered to be a chronic condition. You can take up to 12 weeks away from work to focus on your own health condition or that of a loved one.
For information about the Epilepsy Foundation of CT go to: Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut (epilepsyct.com)
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