Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our March 2022 list.
What’s the difference between a webinar and a virtual meeting? A “webinar” has a handful of speakers at most, and attendees have both audio and video muted. A “virtual meeting” usually allows attendees to be seen and heard.
We recommend you register NOW for anything of interest. That way, if there’s a recording, as a registrant you’ll receive an email alerting you to the recording availability. Also, note that a few webinars have registration deadlines well in advance of the webinar dates.
Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach will try to attend as many of these events as possible and share our notes. Our notes about PD webinars are often posted to our blog. We email our notes to the “Stanford PD Info” and “PD Caregivers” email lists, depending on the relevance to those audiences.
We publish to our blog an additional caregiver-specific webinar and virtual event list, which is sent to those on our “PD Caregivers” list. That list includes some events not included here since those events are for caregivers only.
If you are a caregiver to someone with PD, we encourage you to be added to our “PD Caregivers” email list.
Unless indicated, the webinar and virtual meetings listed below are:
- Times listed as PT. (We are based in California, after all.)
- One-hour in duration. We suggest you join five minutes before the official start-time. (Usually, the speaker talks for 30-40 minutes and there’s a question-and-answer session for the remaining time.)
- For a general audience. (Again, caregiver-specific events are on our other list.)
- Not focused on a single medication or single, branded treatment. (Those are excluded.)
- Free.
After that long preamble, here’s our list of PD-related webinars and virtual meetings in March 2022…
– Denise
http://med.stanford.edu/parkinsons.html
Wednesday, March 2, 9am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description:
Learn about DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Q&A will follow the presentation.
Speaker: Sarah Zurek, RN, BSN, DBS program coordinator
Host: Hartford Healthcare
Call 855-442-4373 or use this registration webpage
This webinar is offered monthly and will not be recorded.
Wednesday, March 2, 10am
Conversations About Complementary Therapies and PD
Description:
There are many kinds of therapies — from mind-body applications or acupuncture to herbal supplements — that may help maximize quality of life for those with Parkinson’s. Learn more about how to communicate the use of these therapies with your care providers for optimal outcomes.
Speaker: Natalie Diaz, MD, neurologist, Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Expert Briefings webpage.
Wednesday, March 2, 3pm
Parkinson’s 101 for the Newly Diagnosed
Description:
Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms, stages, and possible causes of Parkinson’s. Fellow people with Parkinson’s will share their stories and tips on how to thrive with Parkinson’s. This is the first of a three-part series.
Speaker: Cari Friedman, LCSW, patient and family services director, PAR
Host: Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Thursday, March 3, 11am
PD and the Gut: Dealing with GI issues in Parkinson’s
Description:
Learn more about issues such as gastroparesis and constipation – and how to treat them.
Speaker: Wael N. El-Nachef, MD, PhD, UCLA
Host: Parkinson’s Association Los Angeles (PCLA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA Archived Events webpage
Tuesday, March 8, 10am
Understanding Bladder Issues in Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker will discuss common bladder symptoms in PD, and potential solutions to discuss with your doctor.
Speaker: Linda Ng, MD, Boston Medical Center
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts (APDA MA)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA MA YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 8, 11am
Women and Parkinson’s
Description:
A panel of experts will share information, research, and personal experiences relevant to people who were assigned female at birth and/or people who identify as women.
Speakers:
Nabila Dahodwala, MD, Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital
Kat Hill, author, speaker, advocate, diagnosed with YOPD at age 48
Karen Jaffe, MD, OB/GYN (ret.), diagnosed with YOPD in 2007
Soania Mathur, MD, family physician (ret.), diagnosed with YOPD
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF Living Well Today webinar series webpage. Scroll down to find “Past Webinar Recordings”:
Wednesday, March 9, 12pm
Parkinson’s Nutrition
Description:
The topic of this webinar is how to help maintain health in patients with Parkinson’s disease through diet and nutrition. The speaker will discuss the effect of diet as well as the role of changes in gastrointestinal tract with progression of the disease on levodopa response. Also reviewed will be common daily life challenges and tips to improve diet with the bigger goal of preventing weight loss and reducing anxiety related to meals.
Speaker: Delaram Safarpour, MD, MSCE, Oregon Health Science University
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Wednesday, March 9, 10am-12pm
Social Engagement: Nutrition – Part 1
Description:
This casual and fun workshop will demonstrate how to prepare three simple, nutritious and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner while chatting about PD and nutrition. An ingredients list and directions will be provided a few weeks before so you can prepare and be ready to go.
Speaker: Debbie Polisky, MS, nutritionist and wellness consultant
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will not be recorded to encourage social interaction among participants.
Miércoles, 9 de Marzo, 6:30pm
El Doctor está a la orden! Para Hablar Sobre el Parkinson
Descripción:
Conozca al Dr. Ramon Rodriguez en vivo! El está listo para contestar cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre la enfermedad del Parkinson.
Orador: Ramon Rodriguez, MD, Neurology One Advanced Center for Neuroscience and Brain Wellness
Anfitrión: Northwest Parkinson Foundation (NWPF)
Comuníquese con Nicol@nwpf.org si tiene preguntas y para registrarse.
Este seminario web no será grabado.
Thursday, March 10, 12pm
Uncovering Atypical Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker will discuss what atypical Parkinsonism is, including dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and corticobasal syndrome (CBD).
Speaker: Nikolaus McFarland, MD, PhD, University of Florida College of Medicine
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Saturday, March 12, 11am-12:30pm
Movement Problems in PD: Understanding Dyskinesia & Gait, & How to Treat Them
No description available.
Speaker: Salima Brillman, MD, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Silicon Valley
Host: PD Active
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel
Monday, March 14, 11am
Bone Health and Parkinson’s
Description:
A geriatrician will discuss how osteoporosis is diagnosed and why PD patients have a higher risk of developing it. The session will also explore the effects of Sinemet and other dopaminergic medications on bone health; fracture risk with non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments; and tips for minimizing fall risks to maintain quality of life.
Speaker: Naaz Parmar, MD, Pacific Geriatricians Group, Inc.
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Monday, March 14, 12pm
Mental Health Care Gaps in PD
Description:
The prolonged social restrictions of COVID-19 have taken a toll on quality of life, unmasking unmet mental health needs in people with PD. Co-authors of a paper on inequalities in mental health care, will unpack the barriers to mental health support for people with PD.
Speakers:
Indu Subramanian, MD, movement disorder specialist
Greg Pontone, MD, MHS, psychiatrist
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 15, 12pm
Why Do I Have PD?
Description:
The guest speaker insists that while our genes can contribute to PD, they’re not changing rapidly enough to account for the dramatic rise in cases. This means the root cause must be in our environment. The speaker will explore the factors that are fueling this massive spike in PD cases.
Speaker: Ray Dorsey, MD, University of Rochester
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 15, 4pm
New PD Treatment Methods – Right for Me?
Description:
The speaker will discuss new medications and treatments for PD and answer your questions about what might work best for you.
Speaker: Chantale Branson, MD, Morehouse School of Medicine
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts (APDA MA)
A recording of the webinar may be available to webinar registrants.
Wednesday, March 16, 10am
PD Solo: Living Alone While Living with PD – Part 1
Description:
The speakers will explore topics relevant to those going “PD Solo”, and provide practical tips for living your best life with PD. The focus is on reducing isolation, intimacy, and chronic illness, building friendships, and how to be alone but not lonely. This is the first of a two-part program.
Speakers:
Lissa Kapust, LICSW
Melissa Frey, LCSW
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage
Thursday, March 17, 9am
Trouble Sleeping? What to Know about Acting Out Dreams and Other Sleep Issues
Description:
Expert panelists will discuss the many sleep issues that can come with aging and Parkinson’s, including acting out dreams while asleep. Panelists will share tips for managing sleep problems and cover research into the latest treatments. Bring your questions for the experts.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the MJFF website
Thursday, March 17, 10am
Strategies to Improve Walking & Freezing of Gait
Description:
Learn what types of gait problems are associated with PD, what types of strategies can be helpful to overcome these gait problems, and what strategies could be the best for you to try based on your individual needs. This is part of the “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” series.
Moderator: Kameron Jacobson, PT, DPT
Speaker: Nick Wendel, PT, DPT
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the Let’s Keep Moving with APDA playlist of the APDA YouTube channel:
Thursday, March 17, 11am
I Have Parkinson’s – Can I Still Drive?
Description:
Do you have questions or concerns about driving and Parkinson’s? Part of the “Let’s Talk Parkinson’s” series.
Speaker: Arik C. Johnson, PsyD, Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Host: Parkinson’s Association Los Angeles (PCLA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA Archived Events webpage
Sunday, March 20, 10am
Laugh with Twitchy Women + Celebrate 2 Years of Sunday Mornings together!
Audience: Women with PD
Description:
To celebrate two years of Twitchy Woman, this program will explore the healing qualities of laughter, learn to make fun of Parkinson’s disease and practice laughing at the most embarrassing issues with games and prizes. You must register to be eligible to win a prize. You do not need to be present to win.
Speakers:
Sharon Krischer, founder of Twitchy Woman and person with PD
Carol Clupny, author of “The Ribbon of Road Ahead”
Naomi, Queen of the Cranes
Host: Twitchy Woman
Only women with PD should participate. Registration webpage
The webinar recording will be posted to the events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Monday, March 21, 10:30am
Mouthcare Matters: Reducing your risk of aspiration Pneumonia in PD
Description:
Poor oral hygiene is a significant contributor to Aspiration Pneumonia which is of particular concern for those with swallowing problems. , joins us in providing information and advice in implementing an effective oral care routine to reduce the risk of developing an aspiration type pneumonia.
Speaker: Sarah Awde, SLP
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Northwest (APDA NW)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA NorthwestYouTube channel
Thursday, March 24, 8am
Genetics and PD – What Does it all Mean?
Description:
This talk will focus on why people with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) are often later diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Speaker: Andrew Singleton, PhD, NIH Director of the Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
A recording of the podcast will be posted to the WPC YouTube channel Research Spotlight playlist
Saturday, March 26, 6am-12pm
Parkinson’s Expo
Description:
Information will be presented by nationally renowned experts as well as a sponsor hall with a myriad of resources to help people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers live well with the disease. Speakers and presentation topics will be announced soon.
Host: Neuro Challenge
A recording of the expo will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel
Thursday, March 31, 12pm
I was Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Now What?
Description:
You’ve just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) – now what?!? Receiving a PD diagnosis can be confusing, overwhelming, and frightening, leaving you with many unanswered questions, or perhaps not even knowing what questions to ask in the first place. The speaker will discuss what you need to know when you are first diagnosed with PD so you can better understand your disease and take a proactive approach to your health care. Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer
Speaker: Lynda Nwabuobi, MD, Weill Cornell Medical College
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist