Patient Education

Download our brochure to learn more about this brain tumor, including the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Learn More about Acoustic Neuroma

AdventHealth's Neuroscience Institute in Orlando offers the most advanced technology available for monitoring and diagnosing epilepsy and related conditions.

Strokes happen unexpectedly, and even though it could happen to anyone, there are some risk factors that can affect the chances of having a stroke. Watch this video to learn more about it and to know the signs of a stroke.

Know what to expect with this quick video, which clearly explains and illustrates this minimally invasive procedure in less than two minutes.

Download our guide for more information regarding community resources for both patients and caregivers.

Grab this simple, one-page guide that explains what to expect and how to prepare for your next CT scan.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapy that can improve the quality of life for people with movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia.

We invite you to watch our free pre-surgical information video to better prepare you for your upcoming procedure, discharge and recovery. We recommend viewing it with your coach, the person who will be at home with you when you are discharged and support you throughout your health journey.

Si sospechas que tú o un ser querido puede estar en riesgo de sufrir un derrame cerebral, esta guía te ayudará a entender los síntomas que debes tener en cuenta y los pasos que debes seguir.

Know what to expect with this quick video, which clearly explains and illustrates this minimally invasive surgical procedure in less than two minutes.

Know what to expect with this quick video, which clearly explains and illustrates this minimally invasive surgical procedure in less than two minutes.

The following survey can help determine if you could benefit from a sleep study that will provide your doctor with important information on your condition.

ExcelsiusGPS™ is a new, cutting-edge robotic technology designed to enhance the safety and accuracy of minimally invasive spine surgery. Download our brochure to learn more.

Gamma Knife® is a revolutionary, non-invasive surgical instrument that precisely focuses radiation beams on specific areas of the brain to address malignant and nonmalignant tumors. Explore the reasons why it's considered the gold-standard of patient care for radiosurgery.

Explore Gamma Knife® technology in detail with this five-page guide that explains what to expect and how to prepare for your procedure.

Learn more about Gamma Knife® technology in detail with this video that explains what to expect and how to prepare for your procedure.

This one-page guide explains what this minimally invasive procedure is. In the guide, you will learn more about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Helping to care for an ailing loved one exacts a steep emotional toll. One study found that as many as one in three caregivers rate their stress level as high, and half say they have less time to spend with family and friends.

If you/your loved one has memory loss, now is the time to consider planning for future health care because you or your loved one’s memory could get worse.

Advance directives are the documents that are used in advanced care planning. Each document has a distinct purpose. Directives provide instructions regarding medical care and designate someone, known as a “proxy” or “surrogate,” who is empowered to make decisions for a person who is unable to make decisions regarding their health care.

Caregiver Support Services address the needs of a person caring for another.

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. The ability to exchange our ideas, wishes and feelings is a basic need.

Glossary defining key senior and healthcare terms for caregivers, patients, and families featured in Love Cares.

Coping with memory loss, and adapting to changes in the ability to think, remember, and learn can be a time of sadness and frustration for both the person affected and their family/friends.

Private Duty Home Care services provide individualized personal care in the privacy of your home (or in an assisted living facility). In some cases, private duty home care services are needed after Medicare home health or covered services have been exhausted.

To increase emotional comfort, it’s imperative to practice reassuring and realistic self-talk. Affirmations are a good way to silence the self-critical voice we all carry with us that only adds to our stress.

Grab this simple, two-page guide that explains what to expect and how to prepare for a lumbar puncture.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive, neurodiagnostic test that creates a “roadmap” of brain function and used to facilitate treatment planning for epilepsy, brain tumors and other neurologic conditions.

Education and support are an important part of living with Multiple System Atrophy. A team approach to management of the disease is the best way to optimize your health.

Mazor X Stealth is a new robotic technology that provides safer, more accurate spine surgery. Download our brochure to learn more about this cutting-edge technology.

We understand the concerns that you and your loved ones may have about undergoing any type of treatment for a brain tumor. Our team has created the following roadmap to help guide you and your loved ones through this journey.

The Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery program (MIBS) at AdventHealth features a multidisciplinary team of providers who work together to achieve excellent patient care and outcomes.

Grab this simple, one-page guide that explains what to expect and how to prepare for your next MRI exam.

Join our AdventHealth Brain Health music therapy team and boost your mind and mood through music. Each session uses neurologic music therapy techniques to address brain and behavior functions like memory, movement and communication.

Grab this simple, two-page guide that explains what to expect and how to prepare for a myelogram.

At AdventHealth, we have developed a program specifically designed to evaluate the possible diagnosis and treatment of NPH. Download our guide to learn more.

The Outlook Clinic offers specialized mental health services for Central Florida’s uninsured residents.

The focus of this program is on improving movement, balance and coordination through group-exercise sessions. Physiological assessments are provided upon initial visit, as well as at three months and one year.

Questions about robotic surgery and what it is? This video is a quick and simple explainer about this type of minimally invasive surgery.

Download our brochure to learn more about The AdventHealth Center for Sleep Disorders.

We invite you to review our free pre-surgical education class to better prepare you for your upcoming procedure, discharge and recovery. This class is mandatory for any patient with a scheduled surgery. Once you complete reviewing the content, please contact your spine care coordinator.

In this video, AdventHealth's Spine Center team walks you through the entire surgical experience from pre-op to preparing your home for your recovery.

This is designed to educate you and your family about what to expect throughout your surgical experience. It seeks to prepare you for what’s ahead and provide some steps that can be taken before and after surgery to improve your odds for a successful recovery.

Learn more about what to expect throughout your surgical experience at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. Our guide prepares you for what’s ahead and provides steps that can be taken before and after surgery to promote a successful recovery.

From understanding the risk factors and signs to finding support groups, our in-depth guide is designed to help you feel informed about anything and everything related to having a stroke.

Are you or a loved one at risk for a stroke? This guide outlines specific risk factors, tips to help reduce your risk, a blood pressure tracker and more.

Are you or a loved one at risk for a stroke? This guide outlines specific risk factors, tips to help reduce your risk, a blood pressure tracker and more.

If you suspect that you or someone you know may be at risk for a stroke, this two-page guide will help you understand what specific signs to look for and what steps to take next.

If you suspect that you or someone you know may have Parkinson’s disease, this two-page guide will help you understand what specific signs to look for and what steps to take next.

Feel more informed throughout the course of your treatment, with this two-page guide that clearly explains and defines our frequently used technology and innovations.

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor doesn’t automatically mean you have cancer. Learn about the different symptoms and signs of brain tumors and why you should take action.

We use our brains every day, but do we know how our brains actually work? Watch this video to learn about the different parts of the brain and how they all work together to help us stay on track.

The NeuroPace RNS® System is the world’s first and only closed-loop brain responsive neurostimulator, designed to prevent epileptic seizures. Download our guide to learn more.

The AdventHealth Spine Center has assembled an experienced team of spine care specialists to provide patients with the most advanced treatment options available.

We are at the forefront of neurological medicine, providing innovative options to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a rare neuropathic disorder. Learn more about this often misdiagnosed condition.

Learn More about Trigeminal Neuralgia

Learn more about this minimally invasive procedure that is designed to stabilize compression fracture in the spine. This one-page guide explains what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Women are at a higher risk for stroke than men. Understanding the basic risk factors for stroke is the best way to empower yourself and take control of your health. Learn how to prevent it and B.E. F.A.S.T.

Strokes happen unexpectedly, and could happen to anyone. Learn about the unique stroke risk factors that affect women and how you can recognize if a stroke is happening.