Epilepsy Health Center

10 Home Safety Tips for People With Epilepsy

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2.7

Approximate number of Americans, in millions, who suffer from active epilepsy.

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Epilepsy Tip: Safety-Proof Your Home

To make houses safer for people living with epilepsy, try a few basic home-improvement projects. Install carpet to cover hard floors, add padding to the sharp corners of tables or other furniture, and select chairs that have arms to prevent unexpected falls. If you have a fireplace, put guards around it or close the screens while the fire is burning.