On Thursday, June 13, The Watermark at 3030 Park will host its monthly Parkinson’s Support Group meeting. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the retirement community located at 3030 Park Avenue on the Bridgeport-Fairfield town line.

June’s guest speaker will be Michael Hahn, a sales representative from Medtronic. He will discuss Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy and how it can help reduce symptoms for people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease.

DBS Therapy is a surgical procedure recommended by the American Academy of Neuroscience to treat the symptoms of mid-to-late stage Parkinson’s. The innovative technique uses a flexible wire, along with a device similar to a pacemaker to stimulate parts of the brain associated with triggering Parkinson’s symptoms. Hahn will discuss the stage of Parkinson’s in which a patient should appropriately consider DBS surgery, how the procedure is done, and the post-operative system maintenance.

“DBS Therapy is a relatively new technology that many people may not know about,” said Marlane Argianas, Resident Services Coordinator at The Watermark at 3030 Park. “Our goal by bringing in experts such as Michael is to provide our residents and members of the community with the newest information so that they can help people who suffer from Parkinson’s live a more fulfilling and active life.”

Hahn has worked for many years in the health system and medical consulting business. Prior to his tenure with Medtronic, he served as a Health Systems Manager for Allergan’s Neuroscience Division. Hahn has also served on the boards of directors for the Connecticut Allied Health Workers Association and the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP please contact The Watermark at 3030 Park at 203-373-6288.

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