Sensing the differences between normal body movement and muscle jerking caused by a seizure, the Epi-Assist Seizure Mat will alert the person with an alarm, for family member or carer support.

This versatile product can be used for many conditions, including dementia as it can be programmed to raise an alarm if the person has left the bed and doesn’t return within a set time.

This is a state-of-the-art monitoring system that will monitor from under the mattress a sleeping adult or child who is at risk of a convulsive tonic-clonic seizure.

The sensor technology detects and distinguishes between normal movements from strong muscle jerking such as tonic-clonic seizures and acknowledges the presence and absence of micro-movements caused by breathing and heart beating.

Not only does the sensor give notification to a caregiver when the person has the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure but also when the person leaves the bed (feature can be disabled) by a fall or not returning to their bed within a given timeframe.

The controller has an audible alarm with adjustable volume with the option of a pager that can be added for connection to a family member that lives in another area. For people living alone, the controller will alert an emergency eAlert telephone to automatically dial pre-programmed numbers and give a recorded message to family or emergency services that a seizure is taking place.

Phone Epilepsy Tasmania on (03) 6344 6881 for more information and to discuss if this is the correct product for your seizure.