Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our September 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 September 2022…
– Denise
Thursday, September 1, 12pm
Mood and Emotional Dysregulation in PD
Description:
A psychiatrist who treats people with neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s, will explore what you need to know about depression in PD, mood fluctuations and emotional dysregulation, and apathy, which is both a part of depression and a separate symptom of Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Greg Pontone, MD, MHS, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
Host: PMD Alliance
Registration webpage
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel:
Thursday, September 1, Pre-recorded
Online HOPE Conference 2022
Description:
Topics include preventing PD, motor fluctuations, a holistic approach to PD, and talking to young children about PD with a reading from “PARK&SUN.” There will be a yoga session. Talks are pre-recorded. Registrants can listen/watch any time, indefinitely.
Multiple speakers
Host: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
Registrants will have access to the Conference videos indefinitely, but you must register to gain access.
Wednesday, September 7, 10am
Use it or Lose it – The Impact of Physical Activity in Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker will discuss the importance of regular and daily movement and how extended breaks from physical activity may worsen PD symptoms.
Speaker: Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage
Wednesday, September 7, 12pm
FOG [Freezing of Gait] and Falls: Improving Independence & Mobility Safely
Description:
Speakers will explore what freezing of gait is, what you can do about it, and practical tools you can use to prevent freezing and falling.
Speakers:
Maria Allen, DPT, PWR! physical therapist
Sidney Collin, inventor of NexStride and CEO of De Oro Devices
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel:
Jueves, 8 de septiembre, 4pm
Sabes Livestream – Descubriendo nuevos horizontes
Descripción:
Las comunidades hispanas a menudo enfrentan dificultades reales para recibir atención médica. Durante el mes de la herencia hispana, nos reunimos cada jueves para elevar las historias, las experiencias y la experticia de nuestra comunidad hispana.
Oradoras:
Sabela Avión, persona con EP de inicio joven
María de León, Neurólogo jubilado y persona con EP de inicio joven
Anfitrión: PMD Alliance
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance.:
Friday, September 9, 12pm
Sleep and Parkinson’s
Description:
Speakers will explore neurodegeneration, light therapy, different types of sleep-related issues, cognition, mood, exercise, and how they all impact a person living with PD. Part of the Victory Summit® series.
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF YouTube channel:
Friday, September 9, 1pm
Women and Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker will address gender differences in the incidence of PD, as well as risk factors and the potential role of estrogen. She will discuss how Parkinson’s specifically affects women, as well as how women differ in cognitive and sleep issues, medication side effects, and mental health. Lastly, she will explore gender differences in the carepartner experience, and representation in Parkinson’s disease research.
Speaker: Michelle Fullard, MD, movement disorder specialist, University of Colorado Health
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Saturday, September 10, 8:45am-1pm
Parkinson Association of the Rockies e3 Conference
Description:
Participants will be challenged to learn healthy habits, energize through movement and exercise, and thrive with Parkinson’s. Topics will include Stress, Emotions, and PD, and a panel discussion on the Complimentary Relationship of Rehabilitation, Therapy and Exercise.
Speakers: Robert Cochrane, third-year PhD student at UNLV studying the effect of improvisation on Parkinson’s disease
Evan Plys, PhD
Jayme Brindle, MSPT
Janell Mellish (boxing instructor),
Jenny Junker OTD, OTR/L
Ona Reed, SLP
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
Registration deadline is September 7. Registration webpage
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAR Active YouTube channel
Saturday, September 10, 10:30am-12:30pm
Hope and reality on the path to curing Parkinson’s disease: My perspective as a patient, scientist, and entrepreneur
Description:
The speaker’s interest in neurodegenerative diseases predates his PD diagnosis. He is working on developing new therapeutics for PD.
Speaker: Matthew Jacobson, PhD, UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and NineSquare Therapeutics
Host: PD Active
The webinar recording may be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel
Sunday, September 11, 10am
Creative Writing Workshop
Audience: Women with PD
Description:
After taking a moment to remember 9/11, learn new ways to use writing to spur creativity and explore your journey with PD in this participatory workshop.
Speaker: Steven Greene
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, September 12, 12pm
Urological Issues with PD
No description available.
Speaker: Mehran Movassaghi, MD, Providence Specialty Medical Group
No registration required. Join live
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
Telephone: 669-900-6833
Host: Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), Santa Monica, CA
For questions or more information, contact Giselle, phone 310-582-7433, giselle.tamula@providence.org
The webinar recording will be posted to the Movement Disorders section of the PNI Health and Wellness webinars page
Tuesday, September 13, 8am
Drug repurposing for PD – does it work?
Description:
Part of the World Parkinson’s Coalition “Research Spotlight” series.
Speaker: Simon Scott, PhD, director of research, Cure Parkinson’s, and creator of scienceofparkinsons.com
Host: World Parkinson’s Coalition (WPC)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the WPC Research Spotlight 2022 page
Tuesday, September 13, 4pm
Exciting Advances in YOPD [Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease] Genetic Research and Related Treatments
Description:
The speaker will share genetic testing options and challenges specific to the young onset patient.
Speaker: Jennifer Johnston, PhD, Michael J. Fox Scientific Advisory Board
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
YOPN membership is required, but is free. Registration website
No information about recording of the webinar is available.
Wednesday, September 14, 9am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description:
Learn about DBS as a treatment option for PD, 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, September 14, 11am
Exercise and Safety
Description:
Should you exercise more? What do you do if you fall? This class will focus on the benefits of exercise and explore safety concerns to be aware of with Parkinson’s. Part of the PDLER education series.
Host: Banner Health
This webinar will not be recorded.
Wednesday, September 14, 2pm
Sexual Wellbeing – The Male Experience
Description:
A sexual health clinician will discuss common changes to male sexual function as a result of PD (erections, ejaculation, mobility, sexual drive, etc.). Additionally, she will cover the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining intimacy within a relationship while living with Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Shea Hocaloski, Spinal Cord Injury BC
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Saturday, September 17, 6:30-9:30am
Research & Care in Parkinson’s
Description:
Participants will learn how research helps shape treatments and identify new care strategies for managing Parkinson’s symptoms.
Speakers:
Syed Asad, MD, Universal Neurological Care
Owen A. Ross, PhD, Mayo Clinic Florida
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Florida Chapter
No information about recording of the webinar is available.
Saturday, September 17, 7-10am
Annual Progress and Possibilities Symposium 2022
Description:
Expand your PD knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members from the SPC team, along with some special guests.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Minnesota Dakotas Chapter
This webinar may be posted on PF’s YouTube webpage
Sunday, September 18, 10am
PWR! Moves
Audience: Women with PD
Description:
The speaker will demonstrate PWR!Moves, a PD-specific functional exercise and physical therapy program.
Speaker: Pandora Larsen, exercise therapy manager
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
Tuesday, September 20, 10am
Preparing for a Visit with a Neurologist
The speaker will discuss how to best prepare for the next appointment with your neurologist, and how to make the most of each visit.
Description:
Speaker: Katelyn Bird, MD, movement disorder specialist, Boston University Medical Campus
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts (APDA MA)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA MA YouTube channel
Tuesday, September 20, 12pm
Pelvic Health and Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker will address the causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, how non-motor symptoms related to the pelvic floor may show up for you, and how to gain control of your pelvic floor so you can manage and mitigate some symptoms.
Speaker: Michelle Spicka, DPT
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF past webinars page
Wednesday, September 21, 8am
Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Description:
The speaker will address PD, brain health, gut health, the gut microbiome, gut-brain axis, foods to eat and foods to avoid. She will discuss the latest scientific data, research on the brain-gut connection and how to put strategies into practice.
Speaker: Sara Lodge, RHN (registered holistic nutritionist), NNCP (natural nutrition clinical practitioner)
Host: Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (PSSO)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PSSO YouTube channel
Wednesday, September 21, 10am
PD Solo: Living Alone While Living with PD, Part 2
Description:
Topics relevant to those going “PD Solo” will be explored. Learn practical tips for living your best life with PD.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage
Wednesday, September 21, 11am
Home Safety Assessments
No description available.
Speaker: Mattie Ablitz, OTR/L, Owner of Threshold Therapeutic, LLC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to PAC Wellness Wednesdays page
Miércoles, 21 de septiembre,, 4:30pm
[PD101 in Spanish] Enfermedad de Parkinson, EP101, en español
Audiencia: recién diagnosticados que hablan español
Descripción:
Si usted o su ser querido han sido diagnosticados recientemente con Parkinson, lo más probable es que esté buscando más allá de su médico para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas y apoyo sobre cómo vivir bien en este nuevo viaje.
Anfitrión: NeuroChallenge
No hay información disponible sobre la grabación del seminario web.
Friday, September 23, 10:30-11:35am
2022 Virtual Symposium [on rehabilitative exercise and wellness for PD]
Description:
After a welcome and introductions, speakers from UCSD Health will address two topics: why research matters and an overview of current research. There will be 20 minutes for questions.
Speakers:
Ece Bayram, MD, PhD
Katherine Longardner, MD
Host: UC San Diego (UCSD) Parkinson & Other Movement Disorders Center
The webinar recording will be posted to the UCSD Department of Neurosciences Community Symposium webpage
Saturday, September 24, 8-10am
Parkinson’s Disease and the African American Community: Part 2
Description:
Part 2 of this two-part series will explore some of the myths associated with PD in the African American community.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Carolinas Chapter
No information about recording of the webinar is available.
domingo, 25 de septiembre, 10:30am-12pm
Hacia adelante: Un paso en frente del Parkinson
Descripción:
La sexta Conferencia anual de California en español se centrará en la progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson. Comprenderá cómo progresa la enfermedad de Parkinson, conocerá tratamientos prometedores que pueden ayudar a retrasar la progresión y aprenderá a adaptarse a una enfermedad cambiante.
Anfitrión: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
No hay información disponible sobre la grabación de la conferencia.
Wednesday, September 28, 10am
Preventing Parkinson’s Disease: The Long and Winding Road That Leads to YOUR Door
No description available.
Speaker: Jesse M. Cedarbaum, MD, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Connecticut Chapter (APDA CT)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA Chapters YouTube channel
Wednesday, September 28, 2pm
PD and Relationships: Navigating Role Changes
Description:
A clinical counselor will discuss how to navigate changing roles while maintaining healthy relationships, how to maintain one’s identity and self-compassion, tools to improve communication, and strategies for coping with changes that impact one’s emotions and lifestyle.
Speaker: Courtney Doherty, registered clinical counselor, Vancouver, BC
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Wednesday, September 28, 4-6pm
PD 101 for the Newly Diagnosed
Description:
The second session of this educational series will delve into the different types of medications used to treat Parkinson’s and how they interact with the brain and work within the body.
Speaker: Luisa Solis-Cohen, MD, Colorado Neurodiagnostics
Host: Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR)
For information, or to register for these events, contact PAR at
(303) 830-1839 or email agoyanes@parkinsonrockies.org
No information about recording of the webinar is available.
Thursday, September 29, 10am-1pm
Parkinson’s Symposium
Description:
A discussion of Parkinson’s symptoms, treatments, and surgical options and an exploration of important factors in helping live a better life with Parkinson’s disease.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Great Lakes Chapter
No information about recording of the symposium is available.
Friday, September 30, 11am-1pm
Nutrition in Parkinson’s
Description:
A balanced diet is important for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Austin Chapter
No information about recording of the webinar is available.