A Conversation about DBS between a Boston Scientific Therapy Consultant and Person with Parkinson’s

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In this video, Alaine Keebaugh, geneticist, Parkinson’s advocate, and therapy consultant for Boston Scientific’s deep brain stimulation (DBS) device speaks with us about the education and service a DBS therapy consultant provides, why connecting with a therapy consultant is so valuable when you are considering DBS, and more.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Parkinson’s medicine
5:47 - Role of therapy consultant
6:48 - How does a DBS therapy consultant become involved?
8:18 - How did you meet your DBS therapy consultant?
10:30 - Different companies offering DBS
14:00 - About the rechargeable devices
19:40 - What are your concerns as a patient?
25:00 - What is the longevity of the device?
26:52 - What symptoms may be reduced with DBS?
30:15 - Conclusion