It will change the life this young lady who deals with the seizures on a regular basis. Seizure response dogs are a special type of service dog, specifically trained to help someone who has epilepsy or a seizure disorder. The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation is currently fundraising to be able to provide a grant to Lynley and her service dog in training. Due to the differing needs between each case, every potential seizure dog receives specialized training.
A service dog will add a layer of protection. Lynley has seizures daily, many of which are in her sleep. Her seizures are ever changing, and she is also now experiencing seizures during the day. Having another set of eyes on her will be priceless. Lynley's family is certain that her service d og will help alleviate some of the constant worry and fear.
With the increase in Lynley's seizures, the opportunity for her family to be alerted and be able administer rescue medication if needed will make an enormous difference. Sadly, she doesn't go anywhere alone and has a paraprofessional at school. While that won't likely change, a seizure-response service dog would give her the ability to walk into a restroom with her service dog or from the school bus to her classroom, giving her a little independence. Everyone deserves that!
Our goal is to get life-saving measures in line for all who could benefit from them. By raising SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) awareness, our hope is to get epilepsy research on the radar. Most believe that if you have seizures you can take a pill and be cured. Truth is that only 1/3 of those with seizures are controlled by medication. For many, multiple seizures are an every-day part of their life. 1 in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime.
