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. All times listed are Pacific Time. Here are webinars that may be of interest to those living with Parkinson’s in July 2018…
Wednesday, July 11, 11:00am-12:00pm
“A Discussion on Cannabis Use”
Program: Many are asking about using some form of cannabis to help with Parkinson’s symptoms. While there are no large-scale, double-blinded clinical trial results, people in our support groups have found some relief for some of their Parkinson’s symptoms. While the focus of this webinar will be on specific ways the law works in Washington state, there will be additional information about using cannabis legally (and under your movement disorder specialist’s supervision).
Presenter: Tracy Sirrine, Patients for Patients Medical, Spokane Valley and Yakima, WA
Presented by: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
Wednesday, July 18, 11:00am-12:00pm
“Atypical and Advanced Parkinsonian Disorders: An Overview and Discussion of Application to LSVT BIG”
Program: LSVT BIG faculty will discuss challenges for individuals with atypical or advanced Parkinsonian disorders and how LSVT BIG can help these populations. The webinar will also include information on how treatment can be adapted to fit the unique needs of these individuals.
Presenters: LSVT Clinicians
Presented by LSVT Global
Thursday, July 19, 9:00-10:00am
“Immune System’s Role in Parkinson’s”
Program: Our experts will discuss the connection between Parkinson’s and the immune system—its role in disease and how we may develop measures and identify targets in this area. They will also talk about how scientists are engineering immune system players to fight PD.
Presenters: Dave Iverson, moderator. Additional presenters to be announced at the time of the webcast
Presented by: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research