Epilepsy Alarms Ideal for Students

For many, university life marks their first experience living away from home. While this can be an exciting adventure, we also understand how stressful this situation can be for both students and their parents. For young people with epilepsy, there are additional worries that come with moving away from home.

This transition presents challenges like managing medication, adapting to new social settings, handling academic pressures, and increased stress, all of which can affect seizure frequency.

At times like this, an epilepsy alarm can act as a vital safety net, providing quick alerts for seizures and ensuring timely assistance and support when it’s needed most.

Connected Freedom – Epi-Care Mobile

With wearable epilepsy alarms and sensors, the freedom so craved by young people can be easily restored. Take, for example, the Epi-Care Mobile, which is a discreet wrist-worn alarm. This alarm is an excellent option for students, as they can be monitored for tonic-clonic seizures wherever they are – at home, on campus, or out with friends.

However, with the Epi-Care epilepsy alarm, the freedom so craved by young people can be easily restored.  The smartphone version can be worn anywhere in the UK, meaning no matter if you’ve chosen to study at Imperial College London or the University of Agricultural Sciences in the Shetland Isles, help can be on hand to provide you with the necessary coverage and support so you can concentrate on getting that all important degree.

What’s more, most universities have a Disability Students Allowance (DSA) to help students with epilepsy pay for items such as this.  Further advice on what is available can be found here at the Young Epilepsy website or by contacting the Specialist Needs Adviser of your chosen University.

Epi-Care mobile comes paired to an included smartphone. When a seizure is detected, it sends alerts to any designated emergency contacts. These alerts are in the form of phone calls and text messages. Crucially, these text messages include the user’s GPS coordinates, helping responders find the individual quickly during a seizure.

EpiMonitor

Another great option is EpiMonitor – an innovative solution that brings together the EmbracePlus device and the EpiMonitor smartphone app. It stands out as the world’s most advanced medical smartwatch and companion app, designed to provide automated seizure alerts and continuous health monitoring. The EmbracePlus connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, and when a potential seizure is detected, the EpiMonitor app sends an alert to up to three caregivers.

In addition to tracking and alerting for seizures, the new EmbracePlus continuously tracks the user’s sleep and activity levels, which can provide the user with invaluable insights into their health. This data can be viewed within the EpiMonitor app. The watch-like device is comfortable and discreet, making it a great option for students who may feel self-conscious about their epilepsy. Plus, its waterproof feature means it can be used during almost all daily activities.

Many universities offer a Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) to help students with epilepsy pay for items such as this. For more information on available support, you can visit the Young Epilepsy website or reach out to the Specialist Needs Adviser at your chosen university.

The most important thing to remember is that university is a time to broaden your horizons, both personally and academically. Whether you’re already in university, or just considering your options, we’re here to support you as you get ready for your next steps. For more advice on this subject, please refer to our blog How To Manage Epilepsy as a University Student.

With EpilepsyAlarmsUK, you’ll have the freedom to go anywhere without letting epilepsy hold you back. Ready to discuss which alarm is right for you? Our expert team is here to help. Please feel free to call us on 0800 180 8833.