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Do your medications keep you from having seizures? Not sure why you feel you will need to have care. Because it has to do with the brain, you may suffer from Dementia? You should be seeing a nuerologist and he/she can help you determine when it maybe time to have help. Lots of people live normal lives with Epilepsy. My grandson held down a fulltime job.
Best of luck to you and wishing you well.
You had clicked on Assisted Living. Depending on your budget, you could move into an Independent Living apartment at a senior living facility. Unless you have other physical needs such as someone helping you dress, bathe, cook, etc. then you would probably need Assisted Living. My Dad had moved into senior living when he was in his 90's and he loved being around folks from his own generation :)
You may also want to invest in a fall alert necklace or watch that will alert your daughter and the authorities if necessary if and when you fall during a seizure.
That being said, it is never too early to arrange for a better living situation for yourself before it happens in a crisis and you don't have any say in where you go or when.
If you don't have an assigned PoA you need to take yourself to an elder law attorney (have your daughter go with you). If you don't assign a PoA then social services will eventually refer your case to the courts and a judge will assign a 3rd party legal guardian for you... and it probably won't be your daughter. Don't put yourself -- or her -- in this very stressful (and less optimal) situation. Yes, it will cost some money but it will be the best investment you make at your age.
You should also create an Advance Healthcare Directive and POLST document so that your medical wishes are followed and your PoA won't be second-guessing any decisions they make on your behalf.
If your daughter is concerned that your current living situation is becoming unsafe, please listen to her. The best gift you can give her is to be wise and proactive and interested in your own safety and wellbeing.