Empowered Choices in Deep Brain Stimulation: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Explore the critical decisions surrounding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and related conditions with neurologist Dr. Todd Herrington, Director of the DBS program at Massachusetts General Hospital. This session will answer the biggest questions patients and families have about DBS candidacy, symptom improvement, risks, recovery, the device, and long-term care. Special focus will be given to the essential role of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, offering guidance on how targeted rehabilitation helps patients prepare for the DBS journey, maximizes outcomes, and supports recovery. Leave with practical strategies and an understanding of how collaborative care empowers individuals and families at every stage of the DBS process.

Intended Audience: People living with Parkinson’s disease or related neurological conditions, along with their family members, friends, and others who support them.

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