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Disease Management

The Disease Management section helps caregivers collect and organize key medical information, including contact information for all medical providers, a full medical history, current medications and dosages, allergies, medical equipment, and more. It also includes a Seizure Action Plan and…

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Advocates for LGS: A Summer of Advocacy

The Advocates for LGS had a busy summer. With the recent passage of HR 1 (The One Big Beautiful Bill Act), the healthcare landscape has shifted dramatically, leaving an uncertain future for many of our loved ones with LGS. Now…

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Power Hour: Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders After Epilepsy Surgery

Families of children with drug-resistant epilepsy often face challenges that go beyond seizures — such as learning difficulties, behavior struggles, or attention issues. Many parents are left asking: What’s really going on, and how can I help my child? To…

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The EMERALD Study

More seizure-free days may be on the horizon

The EMERALD clinical study is evaluating an investigational medicine, relutrigine, to understand its safety and how effective it may be at reducing seizures in children and adults living with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs). Relutrigine is an investigational medicine that…

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Daily Living

The Daily Living section equips caregivers with practical, everyday support strategies. It outlines personal care tasks – such as bathing, toileting, and similar routine activities – and explains how to determine if home health services might best support your loved…

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Advancing LGS Care & Research: Highlights from the 2025 Meeting of the Minds

When great minds meet, great breakthroughs happen!

The 2025 LGS Research Meeting of the Minds, held July 21–22, brought together over 100 caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners committed to improving care for individuals living with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and associated developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs)….

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International LGS Awareness Day™

Help Raise Awareness this November!

Six Weeks of Action | One Global Voice for LGS This fall, the LGS Foundation invites YOU—families, friends, allies, and supporters—to help us shine a light on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Whether you have a personal connection to LGS or simply…

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Illuminate for LGS Awareness

Locations Around the World Light Up for LGS Awareness

The LGS Foundation continues to shine a light on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome as we #IlluminateForLGS—raising awareness and promoting understanding of what truly matters to LGS families. Join Us & Illuminate for LGS Awareness! Starting on November 1 and continuing throughout the…

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Having Conversations

Some conversations are tough to have when you don’t know where to start. And especially when it comes to talking about the topic of Long-Term Care Plans for your loved one with a rare epilepsy. Below are insights shared by…

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Guardianships and Conservatorships

The definition and rules governing Guardianship vs. Conservatorship can vary from state to state; therefore, please seek legal advice for details on your specific state laws and what type of guardianship or conservatorship your loved one will require. A guardianship…

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