Our commitment is to help you live your best life possible through good health.
Welcome to Abbott's Parkinson's community page, dedicated to sharing and celebrating everyday moments of living well while managing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
04/02/2026
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength and resilience of people living with Parkinson’s.
At Abbott, we’re honored to launch Art of Parkinson’s, a campaign showcasing some people living with deep brain stimulation (DBS) reclaiming creativity, innovation and joy to what's meaningful to them. In this collection, every featured artist has undergone DBS and shares how regaining steadier movement and confidence helped them reclaim creative expression they once feared they had lost.
As part of our commitment to elevating the Parkinson’s community, we’re proud to share artwork and stories from people who are living with DBS therapy.
As Essential Tremor Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re reminded that knowledge is a powerful first step. Inspired by our ambassadors, care partners, and people living with essential tremor (ET), we know that navigating life with ET can be challenging, and understanding your therapy options can help you move forward with confidence.
Take our ET assessment to see deep brain stimulation therapy could be right for you: https://abbo.tt/46GUrP4
Meet Tammy, a deep brain stimulation (DBS) ambassador who reclaimed the parts of life she once thought were out of reach. Like many people living with essential tremor (ET), Tammy faced daily challenges. Today, we highlight her story to help others understand what DBS is and how it might benefit them.
If you’re curious about DBS or wondering what life after treatment may look like, connect with one of our DBS ambassadors: https://abbo.tt/4nLpYFF
During Essential Tremor Awareness Month, we’re sharing stories of progress from people like Candy. After living with tremors that affected her everyday moments, Candy explored deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy as part of her essential tremor (ET) journey. For her, DBS meant experiencing fewer tremors and feeling more confident doing simple things like drinking coffee.
This testimonial relays an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This
patient’s account is genuine, typical, and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient.
Watch Candy control her essential tremor symptoms and be able to easily drink out of her coffee cup after her Infinity™ DBS device is turned on. Learn more a...
03/04/2026
March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month, and we’re honored to highlight members of our community like Gilbert, who has rediscovered his life after deep brain stimulation (DBS) from essential tremor (ET). He now enjoys bike rides, grilling, and the outdoors.
For those living with essential tremor, everyday life can be impacted. Raising awareness helps bring understanding and support.
This testimonial relays an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This patient’s account is genuine, typical, and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient.
02/25/2026
Are you living with Parkinson's and struggling to control your symptoms? Find out when it might be the right time to talk to your doctor about deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment option.
❤️ This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating time with loved ones.
Ed discovered Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy—and it gave him his life back. Today, he cherishes every moment with his wife and enjoys his favorite hobby: golf.
Do you have any questions about DBS? Hear from someone who understands what you're going through.
This testimonial relays an account of an individual’s response to the treatment. This patient’s account is genuine, typical, and documented. However, it does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have to the treatment. Responses to the treatment discussed can and do vary and are specific to the individual patient.
12/25/2025
As we wrap up the year, we’d like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!
12/24/2025
On the 12th day of deep brain stimulation (DBS)...we celebrate a year filled with progress, support, and connection. Thank you to ambassadors, like Ed who have shared their DBS journey and inspired others along the way.
On the 11th day of deep brain stimulation (DBS)…we ask questions. If you had 11 minutes with a DBS ambassador, what 11 questions would you ask to see if DBS is the right choice for you?
On the 10th day of deep brain stimulation (DBS)…we celebrate flexibility in your routine! The Liberta RCTM DBS System has the lowest charging frequency on the market compared to other rechargeable DBS IPGs at 10 recharging sessions per year. 1,2*
Learn more about the Liberta RCTM DBS system and if it could be right for you: https://abbo.tt/4r7dfzy
*Upon implant of the Liberta RC™ DBS System, 37 days of therapy when programmed with standard (nominal) stimulation settings as described in device instructions for use. Recommended recharge frequency and duration for competitor rechargeable DBS systems described in their respective IFU or clinical studies, which may involve different patient populations and other variables. Not a head-to-head comparison of stimulation
settings or clinical outcomes.
12/21/2025
On the 9th day of deep brain stimulation (DBS)…we talk about travel tips! Planning a trip? Yes, you can travel with your DBS system and here are some reminders and recommendations to make it easier:
− Carry your device ID card
− Ask for handheld screening instead of walking through metal detectors
− Bring your patient controller and its charging cord
− Pack an adapter if traveling internationally
DBS therapy shouldn’t hold you back from traveling this holiday season.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Abbott Parkinson's posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome to Abbott's Parkinson's Disease community page, dedicated to sharing and celebrating everyday moments of living well while managing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Our commitment is to help you live your best life possible through good health. One way we do that is by researching and developing better ways to live your best life with Parkinson's disease.
We want you to have a place to share thoughts about taking better control of Parkinson's symptoms. DBS therapy may be an option for finding greater symptom control and more time to live your best life.
DBS is a personalized therapy that works by stimulating areas of the brain associated with involuntary movements using a thin, implanted wire connected to an implanted stimulator.
DBS therapy can work along with medication to help improve control of your symptoms. Stimulation can be turned off or adjusted to meet unique therapeutic needs.
Consider taking control of your Parkinson’s disease and feeling more like yourself again.
Risk Information: There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but there are options available to treat symptoms. The first-line therapy is medication. Surgical treatments are also available. It’s important to discuss with your doctor what’s right for you along with the risks and side effects of each option, such as motor fluctuations or permanent neurological impairment. As with any surgery or therapy, deep brain stimulation has risks and complications. Most side effects of DBS surgery are temporary and correct themselves over time. Some people may experience lasting, stroke-like symptoms, such as weakness, numbness, problems with vision or slurred speech. In the event that the side effects are intolerable or you are not satisfied with the therapy, the DBS system can be turned off or surgically removed. Risks of brain surgery include serious complications such as coma, bleeding inside the brain, paralysis, seizures and infection. Some of these may be fatal.
