In this blog post, we would like to look back at the year 2024, which was a busy one for us, and draw attention to our early access initiative for our solution with a Garmin smartwatch.
Inspiring stories
We attended great events and found strong partners for the future, for example we were at the Ping Pong Parkinson German Open in May 2024 and were very inspired and grateful to get to know this sport and the players better.
As part of our Early Access Program and our initiative Own Garmin! Neptune service for free! we have had many points of contact with people with Parkinson’s. We are delighted to see how Neptune Care helps them to better understand and actively manage their disease. Their positive attitude is an inspiration to us all and exactly the reason why we at Orbit do what we do every day!
Foundation of the Orbit Parkinson’s Web Academy
With our free webinar series, we shed light on the topic from different perspectives. From medical experts to specialized consultants, our events provide in-depth knowledge that is easy to understand.
Our previous Orbit Parkinson’s Web Academy topics:
- Speech and swallowing in Parkinson’s with LSVT-certified speech therapist Lisa Graf
- Medication for Parkinson’s with Dr. med. Philipp Klocke
- Nutrition for Parkinson’s with therapy specialist and nutritionist Julia König
- Care for Parkinson’s with Parkinson’s specialist nurse Rowena Karl in an interview with Friedhelm Chmell
- Non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s with Dr. Thorsten Süß, MD
- Deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease with PD Dr. med Koeglsperger
You can sign up here for our next webinar which will be on Ping Pong in Parkinson´s.
With this link you can watch our previous webinars on YouTube.
🎄A present that counts: Support and health for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones🎄
This holiday season, show your love with a gift that truly cares. The innovative Neptune TM solution from Orbit Health empowers families to stay connected and provide peace of mind for loved ones managing Parkinson´s.
The Neptune Care app uses its unique AI and motion data from Garmin smartwatches1 to deliver continuous symptom tracking for people with Parkinson’s.
Christmas is a time of connection and giving – and sometimes the most precious gift can be something that makes life easier, safer and better. For people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, Neptune Care from Orbit Health offers an innovative way to support everyday life and create greater peace of mind.
2024 was a year full of progress and inspiring encounters for us at Orbit Health. Together with our early access community, we continued to develop our solution for people with Parkinson’s and received valuable feedback to provide the best support for people with Parkinson’s and their families.
✨ Why Garmin and Neptune Care?
Developed with movement disorder specialists, Neptune Care.
combines its unique AI with motion data from Garmin smartwatch to deliver vital, Parkinson’s motor symptoms and treatment response insights and more. With Neptune Care you can get
- Continuous Health Tracking – Get passive, minute-by-minute insights into motor symptoms and treatment response.
- Medication Reminders – Ensure timely reminders, keeping your loved ones on track with their medication routine.
- Monthly Reports & Specialist Consultations – Receive regular updates and access to Orbit Health’s Parkinson’s specialist, Friedhelm Chmell, for compassionate and expert guidance.
By combining these functions, Neptune Care helps to strengthen self-management and improve understanding of one’s own state of health – for a better quality of life and confidence in everyday life.
1 Garmin devices are not designed or intended to monitor or diagnose disease or medical conditions. Information on metric accuracy can be found here. Neptune Care by Orbit Health GmbH is a CE-certified medical device software solution that converts Garmin motion data into PD-specific insights.
A special gift for the Christmas season
Especially at Christmas time, a gift that offers health and support can mean a lot. With our early access program, you can now take advantage of exclusive discounts on Garmin smartwatches and Neptune Care.
This is how it works:
- Get a discount code from Orbit Health.
- Purchase your Garmin Watch.
- Set up Neptune with the Orbit Health team.
- Start receiving medication reminders, tracking symptoms via Neptune Care
You will also receiving monthly reports and regular consultations from Orbit Health’s PD expert!
A year of growth and learning
In 2023, we launched the Early Access Program for Neptune Care, where people with Parkinson’s had the opportunity to test our solution for free. We are overwhelmed by the positive feedback and the many inspiring stories we have heard.
The testers helped us to implement two major updates that make Neptune Care even more intuitive and effective. We would like to thank all participants who helped us to optimize this tool.
Together into the future
Thanks to the support of our community and the progress made this year, we are convinced that Neptune Care is more than just a tool – it is a partner that supports, empowers and connects people with Parkinson’s and their families.
Make this Christmas a special one – for yourself or your loved ones. Give the gift of health, safety and connectedness with Neptune Care and Garmin.
🎁 You can find more information at www.orbit.health
A look into the future
We are working tirelessly to integrate Neptune Care into standard care so that the costs will soon be covered by health insurance companies. Until then, our goal is to make our solution accessible to all people with Parkinson’s. Tell us which insurer covers you! Contact us here.
Let’s work together to make life with Parkinson’s easier – through knowledge, technology and human support. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025.
