You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home.  Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases).  All webinars listed are free.

Here are webinars that may be of interest to those with Parkinson’s in September 2016…

What do you need to participate?  All you’ll need is an internet connection and a computer with speakers.  Or you can watch online and use your telephone for the audio portion of the program.

Why register?  We recommend you register in advance so that you’ll receive via email reminders about the webinar.  And you’ll receive email notification when the archived recording is available online.

Know of other Parkinson’s webinars with guest speakers that we haven’t listed? Please contact Steven Russell.

Tuesday, September 13th, 10:00-11:00am Pacific Time

“Getting Around. Transportation and Travel with PD.”

Presenters:

• Sara Riggare, Ph.D. Candidate, Karolinska University, Sweden and a person living with Parkinson’s
• Rebecca Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, The Marlene and Paolo Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders at NYU Langone

Program: What are the challenges of getting around town with Parkinson’s? How can people navigate those challenges? Learn tips and tricks managing travel and transportation with PD by joining a one-hour PDF online seminar.

Wednesday, September 14th, 11:00am-12:00pm Pacific Time

“Overcoming Barriers to Accessing LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® treatment.”

Presenters: LSVT expert clinicians

Program: Many people have questions on successful real world implementation of LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD. Join LSVT Experts for a discussion on such FAQs as treatment dosage, scheduling, reimbursement and more. Participants will have a chance to ask implementation-related questions live.

Thursday, September 15th, 1:00-10:00am Pacific Time

“How Doctors Choose Parkinson’s Medications.”

Presenters: Dave Iverson, Moderator. Others will be advised on day of webinar.

Program: In this webinar the panelists will discuss how doctors and patients work together to decide what medications to start, adjust or discontinue. The panel will also answer common medication questions such as “When should I start levodopa?” and “What does prescribing off label mean?”