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April 2022 – Parkinson’s Webinars and Virtual Meetings with Speakers

April 1, 2022 By Parkinson's Community Help

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 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


Saturday, April 2, 8am-11:30am

Our Voices, Our Stories:  Virtual Summit

Description:

Presenters at this Victory Summit® will show you that it is possible to live well with PD and tell you how they do that day in and day out.  

Multiple speakers

Host:  Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)

Download the agenda

Registration webpage

The event recording will likely be posted to the DPF YouTube channel


Tuesday, April 5, 12pm

Driving and the Brain

Description:

The speaker will break down the cognitive processes involved in driving and any potential impairments from PD you may not be aware of.  He’ll provide the resources you need:  where to access a driving assessment and driving modifications and alternatives to help you get where you need to go safely.

Speaker:  Anthony LoGalbo, PhD

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 6, 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

To register, call 855-442-4373 or use this registration webpage

This webinar is offered monthly and will not be recorded.


Wednesday, April 6, 10am

Can We Put the Brakes on PD Progression?

Description:

Learn what the latest research says about slowing Parkinson’s progression including the most promising treatment and day-to-day adjustments.  This program will also review how care and treatment strategies are adapted based on lessons learned from the Parkinson’s community. 

Host:  Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)

Registration webpage

This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Expert Briefings webpage


Wednesday, April 6, 11:30am

Ask the Expert:  Eye Health and Parkinson’s

Description:

A neuro-ophthalmologist discusses common eye conditions that may develop with PD, as well as PD medications that can impact ocular health. He explains why changes in vision occur in PD, and how PD-related eye issues may be treated to improve the quality of life for PWP.  Coping tools that can be received through access to professional eye care will also be discussed. 

Speaker:  Jason Barton, MD

Host:  Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 6, 12pm

Diagnosis and Management of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease

Description:

A movement disorders specialist will help you understand what freezing of gait is, what factors predict who will develop it, how it’s diagnosed, and what you can do about it.

Speaker:  Brent Bluett, DO, 

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Friday, April 8, 9am

Moving Forward: Learning more about Parkinson’s Disease and How It Advances

No description available.

Speaker:  Kelly Papesh, MSN

Host:  Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel


Sunday, April 10, 10am

Introduction to LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG:  Speech, physical and occupational therapies for Parkinson’s

Audience:  Women with PD

Description:

The LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Programs for individuals with PD have been developed and researched over the past 30 years beginning with a focus on the speech motor system (LSVT LOUD) and more recently have been extended to address limb motor systems (LSVT BIG).  Learn how these specialized therapy programs can help you or a loved one improve communication, movement, and quality of life. 

Speakers:  

Lorraine Ramig, PhD, CCC-SLP, CSO, LSVT Global

Jennifer Tuccitto, MPT, GCS, Director of Innovation and Communications, LSVT Global

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, April 11, 3pm – Thursday, April 13, 11pm

Living Brave:  INSIGHT World Parkinson’s Day Global Conference

Description:

Includes over 30 guest speakers in interactive sessions and workshops including an exercise challenge, guided meditation, laughter therapy, online support groups, and an improv demonstration.

Multiple speakers

Host:  PD Warrior (Australia)

Conference program

Registration webpage

Free registration ticket holders will have access to live presentations plus two repeated broadcasts in the following 24 hours.  Premium ticket holders ($69 AUD) will have 30 days to view all the content.


Tuesday, April 12, 12pm

Cognition and PD:  A Pragmatic Approach

Description:

The speaker will give tips for maintaining cognitive health using the latest research on cognition and Parkinson disease to unpack the six categories of cognitive domain—knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—and how PD may impact daily life in each area.

Speaker:  Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Tuesday, April 12, 5:30-7pm

Long Term Disability, Estate Planning & Trusts:  Round Table

Audience:  Young Onset Parkinson’s

Description:

An open conversation with two attorneys helping to navigate trust/estate planning and answer questions about long term disability as well as disability employment discrimination.  

Speakers:

Dan Feinberg, employment litigation, Feinberg, Jackson, Worthman & Wasow LLP

Travis Neal, trusts and estates, Hartog, Baer & Hand, APC

Host:  PD Active

Speakers’ information and registration website

A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 13, 9am

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Diagnosing And Monitoring Parkinson’s

Description:

The speaker will introduce a study that will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to detect Parkinson’s as early and as accurately as possible.  The speaker will also talk about what AI is, how it is being used in medicine and how to participate in this study to help develop better tools for detecting and monitoring Parkinson’s.  The study is in collaboration with Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario.  

Speaker:  Michael Tauro, founder, ReLup

Host:  Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (PSSO)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PSSO YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 13, 10am

Smile Through Art – Part 1 

Description:

Those living with Parkinson’s disease are able to find relief in their symptoms, including a heightened level of mood and increased fine motor abilities through attending the Smile Through Art workshop.  No art background is necessary.  Bring three pieces of unlined paper and your medium of choice (e.g colored crayons, markers, pencils, and/or paint).

Suggested colors to have available: red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple.  Through creativity, cognition, and movement, this Smile Through Art® Workshop targets specific areas of PD. 

Speaker:  Saba Shahid, MS, Creative Neurology

Host:  Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)

Registration webpage

This webinar will be posted to the PF Health@Home Past Events webpage


Wednesday, April 13, 12pm

Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations:  Expert Q&A

Description:

Learn about the latest PD exercise recommendations, recently published by the Parkinson’s Foundation and what they mean for people with PD. The speaker will provide tips for incorporating them into a fitness routine.

Speaker:  

Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD

Host:  Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar may be posted to the BGF YouTube channel


Thursday, April 14, 11am

DBS for Parkinson’s

Description:

A conversation with a movement disorders specialist about deep brain stimulation (DBS) and an opportunity to ask questions about DBS.

Speaker:  Xenos Mason, MD, USC Keck School of Medicine

Host:  Parkinson’s Association Los Angeles (PCLA)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA Archived Events webpage


Tuesday, April 19, 10am (Rescheduled from March 8)

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)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA MA YouTube channel


Tuesday, April 19, 12pm

Is PD a Single Disease?

Description:

This webinar will delve into the future of precision medicine: individualized care customized to each person’s needs at any stage in their PD journey. The speaker insists that PD is not a single disease, but a syndrome with variations in both the cause of the disease and its symptoms.  This is part of the Lunch with Docs series.

Speaker:  Zoltan Mari, MD

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 20, 10am

Parkinson’s 101: What You and Your Family Should Know

Audience:  Newly Diagnosed

Description:

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease.  Learn about what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker:  Sneha Mantri, MD, Duke Health Movement Disorders Center

Host:  Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)

Registration webpage

This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage


Wednesday, April 20, 12pm

Uncovering Urinary Issues

Description:

An occupational therapist and board-certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner will look at common urinary complaints and what causes these prevalent issues in people with PD.  She’ll explain what normal bladder function looks like, what the pelvic floor muscle is, and how it supports bladder health.

Speaker:  Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC, pelvic rehabilitation practitioner

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Thursday, April 21, 9am

New to Parkinson’s? Steps to Take Today (replay of Feb. 2021 webinar)

Description:

In this rebroadcast of a Feb. 2021 webinar, panelists discuss practical tips for managing the early years of Parkinson’s.  We cover how to build your care team, ways to connect with the community and opportunities to participate in research.  

Multiple speakers

Host:  Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar is posted on the MJFF YouTube channel


Monday, April 21, 10am

Walk to the Beat!  How Music Can Help Your Walking

Description:

Learn about research that shows the benefits of using audible cues to improve movement, how auditory cueing can help you walk better in your everyday life, and how to use a metronome or music to help you walk for exercise.  Part of the “Let’s Keep Moving With APDA” series.

Moderator:  Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, APDA Rehab Resource Center, Boston

Speaker:  Tim Nordahl, PT, DPT, Center for Neurorehabilitation, Boston

Host:  American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar will be posted to the Let’s Keep Moving with APDA playlist of the APDA YouTube channel


Monday, April 21, 11am

Ask the OT:  Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s

Description:

Learn how an occupational therapist can help you improve your ability to take on activities you enjoy, and improve your quality of life with PD.

Speaker:  Malia Sako, OTD, OTR/L

Host:  Parkinson’s Association Los Angeles (PCLA)

Registration webpage

A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA Archived Events webpage


Sunday, April 24, 10am

The Unmet Needs of Women with Parkinson’s

Audience:  Women with PD

Description:

Learn about the groundbreaking study on the “Unmet Needs of Women with Parkinson’s.”  Two of the paper’s authors will discuss their findings.  

Read the paper (published in January 2022) 

Speakers:  

Indu Subramanian, MD, UCLA

Adrienne Keener, MD, UCLA

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


Wednesday, April 27, 12pm

Staying Safe with OT:  Aging in Place with Advanced PD

Description:

An occupational therapist and NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist will explain the role, scope, and value of occupational therapy, especially for late stage PD.  She will show what aging in place looks like and how it can work for you.

Speaker:  Bernadette Kosir, OTR/L, CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist)

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel


Wednesday, April 27, 4pm

Decades with PD:  “Ask me Anything!”

Description:

Four exceptional people have volunteered to answer your questions.  Collectively they have been living with PD for more than 60 years.  They have varied careers and experiences and are ready and willing to share their successes and challenges with PD.  Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.

Moderator:  Rebecca Gilbert, MD, APDA Chief Scientific Officer

Speakers: 

Alice Lazzarini, MD, PD researcher diagnosed with PD in 2004

Dionne Phillips, elementary school teacher diagnosed 10 years

Pamela Quinn, professional dancer diagnosed 20+ years

JM Tolani, photographer diagnosed 16 years

Registration webpage

The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist


Friday, April 29, 7-10:30am

Parkinson’s Symposium (Virtual)

Description:

Topics of the Minnesota Spring PD symposium include recent advances in DBS, freezing, home care and housing, and a panel discussion with PD caregivers.

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

Registration webpage

A recording of the virtual symposium may be available to registrants. 

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