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Live on Zoom, Wednesday, Nov 11 at 6:00 PM ET

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If tremor is getting in the way of everyday moments, come learn what options may help.

A free evening talk for people living with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor, and the families who help them. A University of Miami movement disorder specialist walks through treatment options, from medication changes to deep brain stimulation (DBS), then takes your questions live.

When
Wednesday, November 116:00 to 7:00 PM Eastern
Where
Online, on ZoomJoin from home on a phone, tablet or computer
Speaker
Dr. Corneliu Luca, MD, PhDUniversity of Miami Health System
Cost
FreeSpouses, adult children and caregivers are welcome

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What Dr. Luca will cover

An hour of plain-language education, so you leave knowing what to ask at your next neurology appointment.

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  • Your treatment options

    How medication changes, therapies and advanced options compare, and when each is usually considered.

  • How DBS works

    What deep brain stimulation is, how it may help manage symptoms, and who may be a candidate.

  • What the process looks like

    The evaluation, the procedure, recovery, and the insurance questions families ask most.

  • Your questions, answered live

    Ask Dr. Luca directly, or add your question to the form and he may answer it on the night.

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For patients and familiesSpouses and adult children are welcome

This evening is for you if

  • Medication doesn't seem to work as well, or as long, as it used to
  • Your day gets planned around pill schedules and "off" times
  • Tremor makes eating, writing or getting dressed harder
  • You're a spouse or adult child who wants to know what else is out there
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Directs the DBS ProgramUniversity of Miami Health System

Dr. Corneliu Luca

MD, PhD. Movement disorder specialist, University of Miami Health System

Dr. Luca directs the Deep Brain Stimulation Program at the University of Miami and cares for people living with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders. He'll explain the options in plain language and stay for questions from patients and families.

  • NeurologyMovement disorders
  • DBS programUniversity of Miami
  • Live Q&ABring your questions

“Every time I would see my doctor he would tell me about medicines, and I’m tired of waiting.”

Suzanne F., DBS patient

Patient experience shared by Boston Scientific. Individual results vary. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.

Hear the options from a specialist

How to join

No travel and no waiting room. Just you, your family and a specialist, from your living room.

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    Register on this page

    Fill in the short form. It takes about a minute and it's free.

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    Get your Zoom link

    The next page has one button for your personal Zoom link. We'll email it to you as well.

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    Join from home

    Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern. We'll remind you the day before and an hour before.

Never used Zoom? That's fine. Your reminder emails include a one-tap link, you don't need a camera, and a family member can help you join.

Questions families ask

Have another question? Add it to the form and Dr. Luca may answer it during the live Q&A.

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Is the webinar really free?
Yes. There's no cost to attend and nothing to buy. It's an educational talk.
Do I need to be a patient of Dr. Luca?
No. Anyone living with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor, and their families and caregivers, is welcome.
Can my family join with me?
Yes. Many families watch together. A spouse or adult child can also register separately to get their own reminders.
I've never used Zoom. Is that a problem?
Not at all. You'll get an easy link by email, and you can join from a phone, tablet or computer. You don't need a camera; you can simply watch and listen.
Will there be a recording?
Register even if you can't make the live time. If a recording is made available, we'll send it to everyone who registered.
Is this medical advice?
No. The webinar is for education only. Your own doctor is the best person to advise you on your treatment.

You don't need all the answers. Start by learning what's possible.

Join Dr. Corneliu Luca from home on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern, and bring the questions that matter to your family.

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Presented by Boston Scientific. Privacy Policy

This webinar is educational and is not medical advice. Deep brain stimulation is not a cure for Parkinson's disease or essential tremor; it is a therapy that may help manage certain symptoms in appropriate patients. Individual results vary, and all medical procedures carry risks. Talk with your doctor to find out whether any treatment is right for you.

For complete indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions and side effects, visit https://learnaboutdbs.com or call 833-DBS-INFO (833-327-4636). Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.