Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our April 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 here 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 April 2022…
– Denise
Wesneday, April 6, 11am
Ambiguous Loss: Living with Uncertainty for Parkinson’s disease
Description:
Caregiver stress and burden sometimes may be misunderstood, with the real culprit being ambiguous loss. Ambiguous loss is unclear, has no resolution and no closure. Progressive, chronic conditions like Parkinson’s and other movement disorders can create ambiguous loss whereby the person is psychologically present but physically different from who they once were. This can be confusing and overwhelming for both persons and family caregivers and cause them to feel overwhelmed and immobilized. This online program defines ambiguous loss and provides concrete strategies to infuse hope, meaning and promote self-care.
Host: Banner Health
There is no mention whether this webinar will be recorded or where it may be posted for later viewing.
Monday, April 11, 10am (teleconference)
Caregiver to Caregiver
Description:
Learn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief and the emotional impact as it relates to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia. Learn how to cope with grief, loss, and the bereavement of ambiguous and anticipatory grief.
Speaker: Hollie Glover, LPC, NCC
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The teleconference will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<< Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Wednesday, April 13, 8am (teleconference)
What Caregivers Need to Know Now, Part I
Description:
Speakers will address what caregivers and seniors need to consider to age-in-place, how to evaluate your home for the feasibility of aging-in-place, and what modifications will be required. Part of the “Aging in the 21st Century” series.
Speakers:
Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The teleconference will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Thursday, April 14, 8am (teleconference)
What Caregivers Need to Know about Hallucinations and Paranoia
Description:
An interactive discussion focusing on the different behaviors that occur when someone with dementia is experiencing hallucinations or paranoia. The speaker will share tips on why this happens as well as how to manage and cope with the behaviors.
Speaker: Lucy Barylak, MSW
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Tuesday, April 19, 10am
“How Can I Help?” Tips on Assisting Someone With Advanced Parkinson’s
Description:
Primarily directed at in-home care providers, this webinar will teach strategies ranging from verbal instruction to physical assistance. Many strategies will focus on how to promote better movement to increase the safety of the client and the caregiver in the home.
Speaker: Stephanie Evans, DPT
Host: Right at Home
There is no mention this webinar will be recorded or where it may be posted for later viewing.
Wednesday, April 20, 8am
What Caregivers Need to Know Now, Part II
Description:
This session will specifically address what caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility, what questions they should be asking, and what you need to consider. Speakers will also discuss the ongoing staffing shortage in long term care. Part of the “Aging in the 21st Century” series.
Speakers:
Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Tuesday, April 26, 6-11am
“Dementia: Beyond Memory Loss” Conference
Description:
This year’s conference focuses on the non-memory related aspects of dementia, looking through a Lewy Body Dementia lens. Experts will discuss symptoms such as, sleep disruption, depression and anxiety, hallucinations and delusions, care teams, and so much more. This is the 2nd Annual Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference.
Multiple speakers
Host: Dementia Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)
Selected talks may be posted to the DANC YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 26, 9am
Guiding Principles to Remain Positive During Caregiving
Description:
Family caregivers often benefit from developing guiding principles to help them remain positive even when mired in day-to-day caregiving details. This interactive workshop will discuss five possible principles, including reflecting on the many good things caregivers do, being grateful for what they’re learning, and aiming for daily joy.
Speaker: Barry Jacobs, PsyD
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
martes, 26 de abril, 11 h
¿Que es el hospicio y que es el cuidado paliativo?
Descripción:
¿Cuáles son las diferencias y los beneficios entre los dos, que califica a un paciente para hospicio/cuidados paliativos? Únase a esta presentación con Gilbert Cortez, RN-enfermero registrado con la agencia de hospicio Guiding Light, el hablara sobre lo que necesita saber sobre estos diferentes tipos de atención..
Orador: Gilbert Cortez, RN
Anfitrión: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Regístrese en esta página web de Teleconexión de Cuidadores
El seminario web se grabará y publicará en el sitio web Caregiver Teleconnection. Utilice el cuadro de búsqueda o haga clic en “<<Previous Events” para encontrar seminarios web y teleconferencias archivados.
Wednesday, April 27, 8am
What Caregivers Need to Know Now, Part III
Description:
This session will specifically explore when is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one, what seniors should consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives, the role of family dynamics, and what relatives should know. Part of the “Aging in the 21st Century” series.
Speakers:
Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Wednesday, April 27, 2pm
Cultivating Positivity in Caregiving
Description:
Research demonstrates that happiness not only lifts spirits, but it can also improve overall quality of life and well-being. Learn evidence-based tips to improve coping skills, emotional well-being and quality of life throughout the dementia journey.
Host: Banner Health
There is no mention whether this webinar will be recorded or where it may be posted for later viewing.
Thursday, April 28, 11am
Five Transformational Steps to Trusting Others While Trusting Yourself
Description:
Especially when a care recipient is entirely dependent on a family caregiver, it is important that the caregiver creates a sense of emotional safety with the care recipient for the best outcome. This webinar will help attendees understand how to use your most important strategy, “To take our oxygen first” as a way to enhance and enrich that essential foundation for caring for a loved one.
Speaker: James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
Host: Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection
Register on this Caregiver Teleconnection webpage
The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Use the search box or click on “<<Previous Events” to find archived webinars and teleconferences.
Friday, April 29, 7-10:30am
Parkinson’s Symposium
Description:
Topics include recent advances in DBS, freezing, home care and housing, and a panel discussion with PD caregivers. This is the 2022 Minnesota Spring Parkinson’s Symposium.
Speakers:
Svjetlana Miocinovic, MD, PhD, Emory University
Jamie Engebretson, PT, MHealth Fairview
Joan Hlas, MSW, LISW, Struthers Parkinson’s Center
Susan Vold, BSN, RN, PHN, BA, CNRN, HNB-BC, MHealth Fairview
Hosts:
American Parkinson Disease Association Minnesota Chapter
Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter
University of Minnesota Udall Center of Excellence for PD
A recording of the webinar may be available to webinar registrants.