Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound How do I know if I need DBS or Focused Ultrasound? How is DBS different from Focused Ultrasound? How to decide between DBS and Focused Ultrasound? What should I expect in a DBS/FUS evaluation? What is the screening process like? What is the surgery like? What are other non-surgical options? Speakers: Dr. Gonzalvo Revuelta, DO, MS, is Professor of Neurology, and SmartState Endowed Chair in Neurodegenerative Disorders at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Revuelta also directs the Murray Center for Research In Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders and is the Medical Director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program. His NIH funded research program focuses on the development of invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation interventions for Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. He has a DO in medicine from the School of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed a residency in neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and a fellowship in movement disorders at Emory University in Atlanta. His primary research focus is the development of neuromodulation therapies for freezing of gait (FOG) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dr. Nathan C. Rowland, […]

Kit Batina is a financial services professional specializing in long-term care planning and elder finances. She holds a Masters Degree in Health Services Management and Policy from George Washington University. She is a former nursing home administrator who helps advise people on how to save money on paying for long-term care expenses. Kit’s topic is “Long Term Care Planning – How Not To Go Broke”. Kit will discuss: The need for long term care services and the cost; The various options to pay for long term care; Examples of managing long term care costs as a couple vs. as a single. And take your questions. Contact: Email: kbatina24@gmail.com Telephone: (650) 226-6094

The Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group has a long tradition of welcoming everyone to our Holiday/Christmas Party instead of having a regular meeting in December. This year the event will be on December 21st, our normal meeting day, from 3 PM to 5 PM, in the Auditorium at Lexington Medical Park I, our normal meeting location. We will enjoy music and refreshments - cookies, warm apple cider, hot chocolate, bottled water, and candies. And we will have several door prizes to give away, so be sure you get a door prize ticket when you arrive! Bring your family and anyone else who supports and helps you, or who has an interest in Parkinsons Disease. We have invited our symposium sponsors, as well. This is a great time to socialize, meet others who are dealing with PD, and just enjoy being together.