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Ever feel like you're the only one who struggles to keep up with your medication? You're far from alone. According to the World Health Organization, only around half of people in developed countries who are on long-term treatment for a chronic condition take it as directed. It is one of the most common challenges for people living with epilepsy, Parkinson's, and other chronic illnesses.

Our latest blog post explores:
💊 Why medication routines are hard to maintain
💊 Simple ways to build habits with reminders
💊 How diaries and medication lists can be useful
💊 What to bring to your next appointment

Whether you're living with a neurological condition or supporting someone who is, finding a routine that works can help you feel more in control of your care.

🔗 Read the full guide here: https://bit.ly/4yw1YfM

(1) Turan et al., 2026
(2) Parkinson's Foundation
(3) Caregiver Action Network

In honor of Carla Jeffery, known for her role as Bree in Disney’s Zombies, we’re remembering the story she chose to tell about living with epilepsy.

When Carla first started acting, she worried that epilepsy could affect her career. She was afraid to tell people about her condition and anxious about having a seizure on set. With support from her manager and those around her, she grew more comfortable opening up about what she was going through.

Carla spoke with Epilepsy Foundation of America about her journey and brought her story to a wider audience through a Disney Channel PSA for Disability Pride Month, hoping to help others feel less alone. Her courage and openness continue to inspire and empower many facing similar challenges every day. 💜

🏃🏽‍♀️ Yesterday morning, colleagues from our Milan office were up bright and early to take part in the PolimiRun, a non-competitive 10km through the city, open to runners of every level.

Some aimed for a personal best; others ran their first 10km, but the group finished together, encouraging each other from start to finish.

It reflects how we operate at Empatica: we go far together, whether on a course through Milan or in the work we do every day.

Congratulations to everyone who ran, and thank you to those who came out to support them. 👏

What will it take to scale digital measures across research and clinical trials, and ultimately improve patient care?

That was the central question at our inaugural Empatica Summit, which brought together leaders across clinical research, universities, hospitals, and government at the MIT Media Lab.

A few key takeaways:

🔬 Digital biomarker strategies can last beyond a single study when evidence and tools carry into future programs.

🤝 Shared evidence and collaboration can help build regulatory confidence.

⌚ Wearable data show how symptoms and health change in daily life, giving researchers and clinicians a fuller picture.

💙 In epilepsy and Parkinson’s care, those insights are most meaningful alongside the experiences of patients and caregivers.

🔗 Read the full recap and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/4AnTbh4

🌟 Meet the speakers joining us for our upcoming Parkinson's webinar!

We are bringing together Dr. Janine Barnes MBE, Neurology Specialist Pharmacist; Wendy Barnett, Parkinson's Exercise Specialist and Founder of PD Paladins; and Sarah Dunbar-Baker, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with the NHS.

Each of them brings their own perspective on Parkinson's. Dr. Barnes will draw on her work advising the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and years of hearing directly from patients about what they find most challenging in managing the condition day to day. Wendy, diagnosed in 2018, now leads four exercise classes a week through PD Paladins and will speak about what it means to live with symptoms that shift from one day to the next. Sarah brings more than 31 years of experience in the NHS supporting people with neurological conditions, and will share how trust is built between clinician and patient over time.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕐 1:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CET

🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4y8GJjE

🌟 Introducing our brand new Parkinson's newsletter!

For those who are new here, welcome! Empatica builds wearable technology used by patients, clinicians, and researchers to better understand neurological and movement disorders, including epilepsy and Parkinson's.

Our epilepsy newsletter isn't going anywhere; it will continue every month. But we're also starting a new monthly newsletter for the Parkinson's community, covering research, product updates, and stories from people living with the condition.

We have something new in the works, and subscribers will be the first to hear about it. You'll also get practical resources for living with Parkinson's, updates from events and webinars, and news as it happens.

We're also looking to feature real stories from the community: experiences, quotes, or photos from people living with Parkinson's or supporting someone who is. If that's you and you'd like to be featured in an upcoming edition, send us a message!

🧠 Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4yRyJDR

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Harrison Ford, known for iconic roles like Indiana Jones and Han Solo, has used his platform to speak openly about his daughter Georgia’s epilepsy and her journey living with the condition.

In an interview with The 'Talk About It' Company, Harrison shared how deeply he admires Georgia’s strength and perseverance, and how she is his hero.

Georgia’s story is a reminder that epilepsy does not define a person or what they can accomplish. Talking openly about epilepsy and how it can affect all those involved can help break the stigma, challenge misconceptions, and remind others that a diagnosis does not have to stand in the way of their future. 💜

Last Wednesday, we hosted our inaugural Empatica Summit at the MIT Media Lab 🎉

We brought together leaders across pharma, academia, and clinical care for a day of panels, keynotes, and fireside chats, covering everything from digital biomarker strategy in clinical trials to continuous monitoring in pain, IBD, sleep, eating disorders, Parkinson's, and epilepsy, plus an honest look at the road to regulatory acceptance.

Every conversation circled back to one question: what will it take to scale digital biomarkers and continuous monitoring to improve patient care?

Thank you to every speaker and attendee who brought their expertise, curiosity, and candor to the day. If there's one thing the Summit reinforced, it's something we believe deeply at Empatica: moving this field forward requires strong evidence, shared ambition, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Stay tuned as we share more insights from the Empatica Summit in the weeks ahead! 👀

While you sleep, your brain is hard at work, consolidating memories and clearing away waste that builds up during the day. When that process is disrupted, it can matter more than you might think.

A difficult night can leave you wondering whether it is connected to your symptoms, your medication, or something else entirely.

Our latest blog post explores:

🌙 How symptoms, medication, stress, and routine interact with sleep
🌙 Practical ways to support more consistent sleep habits
🌙 When it may be time to talk with your care team
🌙 How sleep diaries and wearables can add useful context

Whether you are living with epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or another neurological condition, or supporting someone who is, understanding your sleep patterns can be a meaningful step toward understanding your health.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4xEEHqy

(1) - Epilepsy Foundation
(2) - Parkinson's Foundation

🧠 Join our upcoming webinar on the daily realities of living with Parkinson's!

🗓 September 30 | 1:00pm ET / 7:00pm CET

We will explore what managing Parkinson's really looks like between appointments, joined by Dr. Janine Barnes, MBE (Neurology Specialist Pharmacist, former NICE guideline committee member), Wendy Barnett (Parkinson's Exercise Specialist and Founder of PD Paladins, living with Parkinson's since 2018), and Sarah Dunbar-Baker (Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, NHS, 31+ years of experience).

We will also cover medication and daily routine conversations to have with a care team, the role of exercise and community groups, and how objective monitoring can support more connected care.

🎟️ Attendance is limited; register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4jb1V3Y

Understanding Parkinson’s: Experiences, Communication, and Care Hear firsthand what managing Parkinson’s really looks like between appointments, with perspectives from healthcare professionals and someone living with the condition.