Epilepsy

What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition where the sufferer has repeated seizures. This results from an abnormal discharge of electricity in the brain cells. Many people inherit epilepsy. However, it may also result from brain imbalances or the effects of drugs and alcohol. In some cases, it is the side effect of a brain injury. There are over 40...

Children with illnesses such as diabetes, asthma or epilepsy, among other life-threatening diseases, should carry easily visible information to ensure passers-by can quickly understand that they need help in the event of an emergency when you’re not around. While you could have them carry a slip in their pocket or wallet detailing their condition, paper can get damaged or lost. A medical ID bracelet is worn on the wrist and is indestructible. A allergy or medical ID bracelet also provides immediate visibility to passers-by and first responders, giving parents invaluable peace of mind when separated from their children. Not the average medical ID bracelet Little ones can be very obstinate and may not want to show the world – or their peers – that they have a medical condition. That’s where Medibands come in. Unlike other medical ID bracelets, Medibands for kids aren’t the stereotypical, unattractive bands your child may have seen on an older person – and associated with being uncool. They're slimline and colourful as opposed to being chunky and dull to look at, and come in an array of alternative colours and styles. Get your child to pick out their own Mediband to make sure they feel like it's their choice to wear it and that it represents their own tastes and interests. Kids that have chosen their personal colours and styles for their Mediband are more likely to keep it at all times. Continue reading →

Whether you’re an elderly person's family member, friend, or caregiver, you know how difficult it can be to keep them safe at all times. It’s important to do whatever we can to enhance their quality of life, including taking precautions should something go wrong. Wearing Mediband medical alert bracelets is one way to do this. Medibands are made of durable silicone and are custom made to show the exact ailments suffered by your loved one. Your bracelet provides crucial information to passers-by and first responders when your loved one is unable to talk for themselves. Continue reading →

Do you or someone you love suffer from epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological condition which causes victims to suffer from seizures. While the seizures vary in scope and severity, the disorder can quickly become a medical emergency without proper identification and response. Treatment options for epilepsy including medication have made the disorder much more manageable for those suffering from it. However, do you have all your safeguards in place if an emergency were to occur? One of the major problems related to this and many other disorders is safeguarding yourself when you’re incapacitated. How can you tell someone you have epilepsy if you’re unconscious or unable to speak? That’s why you need to plan ahead and set up safeguards to alert those around you about your condition. In most cases, you can wear an epilepsy bracelet Continue reading →

As we start a brand new year it’s time to think about how to handle our health as well – don’t most people’s new year’s resolutions include some sort of lose weight/live healthier promise?! Mediband has all the help you need in terms of living with illness and staying safe as you go about your day. For example, we carry first-aid Mediband kits that are ideal for home, office or travel. Keep one at home, keep one in the car. If you are living with epilepsy, diabetes or a heart condition, or rarer conditions, we have Mediband medical bracelets that cater for almost every illness. And if we don’t have a band for your condition, use our personalisation service to create the band you need. Continue reading →