Home > Medical > Epilepsy > What friends and family need to know What friends and family need to know All sections in Epilepsy » About Epilepsy » Childhood & Epilepsy » FAQs » Health Tips » Living with Epilepsy » Multimedia » Epilepsy News » Real-life Story » Education » Surgery » Terminology » Friends & Family » Women & Epilepsy For support: Visit Epilepsy South Africa for information about the disease, and support. Safety in the home It's a well-known fact that most accidents happen in the home, and everyone - whether you have epilepsy or not - needs to take a little extra care to avoid unnecessary injury. The following tips expand on basic domestic safety measures to help make your environment as safe as possible should you have a seizure. Quiz Am I eating to optimise my health? » Ask CyberShrink » Join Body Talk » Subscribe Newsletters » 6 ways to upgrade your life A headache-free festive season load more articles advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
Safety in the home It's a well-known fact that most accidents happen in the home, and everyone - whether you have epilepsy or not - needs to take a little extra care to avoid unnecessary injury. The following tips expand on basic domestic safety measures to help make your environment as safe as possible should you have a seizure.