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PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

APRIL 2021

LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

We understand the impact Parkinson’s disease can have on you and your loved ones. The loss of independence can be frustrating and emotionally draining for patients and carers alike. That’s why we’re committed to developing therapies that have a real impact on patient quality of life. Many people with Parkinson’s regain the ability to perform daily activities, so they and their loved ones can get back to living life - together.

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PATIENTS' STORIES

Hear from people from around the world  who have Parkinson's disease and their carers and how they are getting on with their lives.

CARER CHECKLIST

Be more empowered as a carer with our checklist for helping your loved one.

WPD Caregivers Checklist

DISCUSSION GUIDE

Be more prepared to discuss Parkinson’s treatment with your neurologist.

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MEDTRONIC DBS THERAPY

Medtronic started developing deep brain stimulation in 1987. The Medtronic DBS System is backed by thorough research, innovation and experience and today over 175,0001 people have received DBS.

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UNDERSTAND WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CONSIDER DBS THERAPY2

Understand when is the best time to consider DBS Therapy. 1. Appearance of symptoms 2. Window of Opportunity 3. Treatment refractory
1 Oral medications are controlling symptoms: Start thinking about DBS

Oral medications are controlling symptoms:
Start thinking about DBS

2 Oral medications are still working but not so effectively: DBS may be a good option

Oral medications are still working but not so effectively:
DBS may be a good option

3 Symptoms no longer respond to oral therapies: DBS is no longer an option

Symptoms no longer respond to oral therapies: DBS is no
longer an option

Orange arrow - Quality of Life benefits with DBS. Blue Arrow - Quality of Life without DBS

MEDTRONIC DBS DBS THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE

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Medtronic Data on File.

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Okun MS, Foote KD. Parkinson’s disease DBS: what, when, who and why? The time has come to tailor DBS targets. Expert Rev Neurother. 2010 December ; 10(12): 1847–1857”.