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PROGRAM & Event DETAILS

Become a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Resource for Yourself and Others

  • 12/10/2024
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Virtual Event

Registration

  • Limited access from 10/16/2024 through 12/10/2024 at start of the event.
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Speaker Series - Become a DBS Resource for Yourself and Others

December 10, 2024 7:00 PM EST

What should every person with Parkinson’s know about DBS?

  • Learn how DBS was developed, how it works, and what symptoms it does (and doesn’t) treat in Parkinson’s.
  •  Understand the newest recommendations on when to get DBS and who makes a good DBS candidate.
  • Discover the latest innovations in DBS and what life looks like after DBS surgery.

About Andrea Useem RN  - Andrea is the Clinical Specialist for Abbott deep brain stimulation (DBS), covering Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. In this role, she provides support and education for people before, during and after DBS surgery.  A former ICU nurse, Andrea works directly with patients, caregivers, neurologist, Movement Disorder Specialists and neurosurgeons to ensure the best possible outcome for DBS patients.

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