I'm in the same boat. My golden is 10, has epilepsy and needs 2 doses of phenobarb a day to keep seizures at bay. He has been around the raising of 2 infant grandsons and stories of their gentleness are very true. At 130lbs its remarkable the gentle affection of this fine breed.
I favorite are the short-haired labs. beautiful dog.
I had a Golden when I Married 32 years ago that had epilepsy as well. What a wonderful, sweetheart of a dog! He lived 8 years until his liver failed due to the epilepsy meds. Still miss him to this day. Every January 12th I mourn his passing still.
They are absolutely wonderful dogs. Just wish he didn't have the epilepsy ....