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Medical wearables and AI that empower thousands of patients, clinicians and researchers with real-time human insight.

10/28/2026

Empatica began with the belief that technology should be friendly, caring, and more human. Today, we’re proud to introduce WellPD, bringing that mission into the daily lives of people living with Parkinson’s.

WellPD combines a wearable device and companion app for at-home Parkinson’s monitoring. Built on our FDA-cleared and CE-marked Parkinson’s monitoring platform, the wearable tracks motor symptoms, sleep, and activity. The app brings these measurements together with medication logging and daily summaries, helping people understand their daily health and bring more context to conversations with their care teams.

This milestone was made possible by the patients, clinicians, researchers, and partners who have helped shape our work. Thank you for being part of this next chapter.

Available to order today. Discover WellPD 👉 https://bit.ly/4z9PmLn

10/26/2026

Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and I Love You, Beth Cooper, took part in the “Empowerment and Epilepsy” video as part of the The 'Talk About It' Company campaign.

Following her recent passing, we’re remembering her contribution to epilepsy awareness. Through the campaign, Hayden helped bring attention to the stigma surrounding epilepsy and encouraged people to speak more openly about the condition.

For many people living with epilepsy, being understood starts with having others who are willing to listen and learn. Continuing these conversations is one way to help make that possible. 💜

10/26/2026

When a medication does not seem to be working, other factors may be hiding the real picture.

In our recent webinar, Dr. Janine Barnes MBE, Neurology Specialist Pharmacist and Expert Adviser to NICE, explained how she uses Empatica's PKG data as an objective source of information in Parkinson’s care. In one case, a patient’s medication was working well, but poor sleep meant he was not feeling the benefit. The data pinpointed the cause, so the focus could move to his sleep first, and then to medication. She also described how Empatica's PKG data can point to other issues, like medication not being absorbed, and help signal when it may be time to consider an advanced therapy.

🎥 Watch the full webinar on demand: https://bit.ly/4ipcXAR

10/22/2026

Something new is coming on October 28, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Empatica was founded on the idea that healthcare technology should feel friendly, caring, and human. That belief has shaped our work in epilepsy, helping people feel more independent and their families feel more at ease. It also guides how we support researchers and pharmaceutical companies, whose work with our wearables and digital biomarkers spans a wide range of health conditions.

On October 28, we’re introducing a new way to monitor Parkinson's, bringing our FDA-cleared, clinically validated technology directly to people at home. These algorithms are backed by more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and used across more than 150 hospitals and clinical sites worldwide. Our goal is to help people bring more of their everyday experience into view, understand how things change over time, and share a clearer picture with the people supporting their care.

Stay tuned, and we look forward to sharing more next week!

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sik16P

10/21/2026

In our last webinar on SUDEP awareness, Dr. Itay Tokatly Latzer shared findings from his research into how parents process grief after losing a child to SUDEP.

SUDEP stands for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, the sudden, unexpected death of a person with epilepsy with no other identifiable cause, and it remains one of the most devastating yet under-recognized outcomes of epilepsy. Parents who had been told about the risk beforehand often described a quiet kind of comfort, knowing there was nothing they could have done to prevent it. Those who hadn’t been told often carried a different weight altogether: guilt, and the lingering question of whether things could have gone differently if only they’d known.

As Ben, one of the parents in the study, puts it: epilepsy should be presented honestly as a life-altering diagnosis, with constructive advice on how to mitigate the risks, rather than glossed over with reassurance that everything is normal.

Today marks SUDEP Action Day 2026, and this year’s theme, , is a reminder of just how much open conversation matters. Awareness doesn’t change the outcome for families who have already experienced loss, but it can change how that grief is carried, and it can help protect the families who come after.

To everyone who has lost someone to SUDEP, we remember them with you today. 💜

🎥 Watch the full webinar on demand: https://bit.ly/4zR4GN7

10/19/2026

Actor James Denton, known for his role in Desperate Housewives, shared an important message about supporting people with epilepsy through The 'Talk About It' Company video campaign.

His message reminds us that showing compassion, offering reassurance, and helping someone feel understood can make a real difference. Knowing seizure first aid is, of course, vital. So is being a friend who checks in, listens, and keeps including them in plans without making a big deal of it.

By spreading awareness and learning how to support those affected, we can all play a part in creating a more supportive community for people living with epilepsy. 💜

10/18/2026

Some high-movement activities, like an intense workout or deep cleaning the kitchen, can occasionally trigger an alert when you’re not having a seizure.

If that happens, you can cancel the alert directly in the app. Your caregivers will see it was a false alarm, so they'll know you’re okay and won’t have to worry or check in unnecessarily.

You can also adjust sensitivity in your settings to match your routine. If you’re regularly active, this can help reduce false alarms while EpiMonitor keeps working in the background. 💜

10/12/2026

Jessica Warner-Judd, a British Olympian and long-distance runner, has shared her experience with epilepsy after having a seizure during the 10,000m final at the 2024 European Championships in Rome.

Following her diagnosis, Jess took time away from running to recover and adjust to life with epilepsy. She later returned to training and competition, continuing her career as a professional athlete.

Today, Jess continues to compete while speaking openly about her experience with epilepsy and what it has meant for her as an athlete. 💜

10/12/2026

No two Parkinson’s journeys look the same.

Medication might be taken two, three, four times a day or more, and how it works can shift with an individual’s routine. That makes the day-to-day experience hard to see from a few appointments a year.

In our recent webinar, our panel discussed how continuous, objective monitoring can make that daily reality more visible. Wendy Barnett, Parkinson’s Exercise Specialist and Founder of PD Paladins, shared a real-world example of the impact it had for a member of her exercise class.

Objective data can work alongside what people with Parkinson’s notice and share themselves, helping everyone involved in their care have a fuller picture.

🎥 Watch the full webinar on demand: https://bit.ly/4hHP88f

10/10/2026

In honor of World Mental Health Day, earlier this week we hosted a lunchtime wellbeing session for the team.

According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, which is about 1 in 7 people. It's a reminder that making time for wellbeing matters, even on busy workdays.

The team stepped away from their screens for some breathing exercises, followed by a gentle flow and stretching session. Thank you to everyone who joined.

Epilepsy affects more than seizures. Many people also deal with anxiety, exhaustion, and feeling alone with it all. If that sounds like you, what you feel is valid, and it's okay to ask for support.

Caregivers, your wellbeing counts too. Rest without feeling guilty, ask for help, and take some time for yourself. 🧠💚

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