Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our October 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 October 2022…
– Denise
Sunday, October 2, 10am
Women with Parkinson’s Research Report
Audience: Women with PD
Description:
The speaker will present her work looking at women-specific health experiences and PD severity. She will discuss the development and implementation of her questionnaire and present her findings. The analysis in this work will allow women to better identify sex-specific factors that may impact their PD severity, as many studies look at only risk factors for PD.
Speaker: Shilpa Rao, graduate student in Dr. Ignacio Mata’s lab at Cleveland Clinic
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, October 3, 12pm
Who Gets PD? Removing Stereotypes
Description:
The speaker is a dentist who describes herself as an “unintentional PD fighter since July ’19,” and is determined to change the narrative around who’s living with PD.
Speaker: Shafaq Hussain-Ali, dentist and person with young onset PD
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, October 5, 9am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description:
The speaker addresses DBS as a treatment option for PD, essential tremor and dystonia. Q&A follows.
Speaker: Sarah Zurek, RN, DBS program coordinator
Host: Hartford Healthcare
Call 855-442-4373 or use this registration webpage
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Wednesday, October 5, 11am
Life Care Planning
Description:
Learn how to establish a [advanced] care plan.
Speaker: Nicki A. Engel, JD, Collins Elder Law Group, North Carolina
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
No information is available about the recording of this webinar.
Wednesday, October 5, 12pm
Why Exercise is Essential in Early PD
Description:
Learn about the rationale for intensive physical therapy, exercise and lifestyle habit changes in early PD. Discover fun ways to challenge yourself and where to find PD experts who will partner with you from time of diagnosis.
Audience: Recently diagnosed
Speaker: Jenny Tuccitto, DPT
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Thursday, October 6, 12pm
Anxiety and Behavioral Disturbances in PD
Description:
The speaker will explore PD-related anxiety, including general anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias. He’ll also dive into behavioral challenges like OCD (repetitive thoughts and actions), hallucinations and delusions, personality changes, and impulse control disorders—what are they? What causes them? And how do they present?
Speaker: Greg Pontone, MD, MHS, Johns Hopkins
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Friday, October 7, 12pm
Understanding the Relationship Between PD & Lewy Body Dementia
Description:
Speakers will help attendees understand these complex conditions and how they relate to one another. A movement disorder specialist will outline the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Lewy body dementia and an occupational therapist will provide guidance on how occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech language pathologists can help you live your best life with Lewy.
Speakers:
Jennifer Goldman, MD, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL
Julia Wood, Occupational Therapist (OT).
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Saturday, October 8, 8-10:30am
Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2022
Description:
Experts will talk about the advances in Parkinson’s research, the therapies and nutritional requirements of PD, along with the psychological aspects of PD, providing interventions for one’s mental health and overall well-being. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Speakers:
Danny Bega, MD, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL
Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Seattle, WA
Tanya Simuni, MD, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL
Erin Cecchi, LCSW
Hosts: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Agenda and registration webpage
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-7pm
Speech and Swallowing Challenges with Parkinson’s
Description:
Speakers will educate about speech and swallowing changes due to Parkinson’s and answer questions from attendees.
Speakers:
Alyssa “Lyssa” Rome, SLP in private practice
Julie Hicks, SLP, Stanford and Cal State East Bay
Janelle Reinelt, PD Active member
Host: PD Active
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel in the Round Table playlist
Wednesday, October 12, 10am
Social Engagement: Improvisations – Part 1
Description:
Designed to introduce people with Parkinson’s to the foundation of improvisation, this session uses improv techniques to address symptoms associated with PD including hand-eye coordination, communication, mood, and more.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar will be posted on PF’s Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage
Wednesday, October 12, 11am
What if I’m Hospitalized? [for the PD patient]
Description:
The speaker will explain the important features of hospital admission for the Parkinson’s patient. You’ll learn new ways to prepare for hospitalization and what you and your caregiver should know before you go.
Speaker: Movement disorders specialist, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Host: Banner Health
This webinar will not be recorded.
Thursday, October 13, 7am
Quality of Life for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases
Description:
A presentation of a webinar recorded in May 2022. The speaker will be present to participate in the Q&A. Patients will also be present to share their stories.
Speaker: Robert Pangalila, PhD, Rijndam Rehabilitation Clinic and Erasmus University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
Patient testimonials:
Jon Rey-Hastie (United Kingdom)
Madelon Kroneman (the Netherlands)
Laetitia Ouillade (France)
Boryana Stoyanova (Bulgaria)
Patrizia Garzena (Italy)
Host: European Reference Network, Neuromuscular Diseases (EURO-NMD)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the EURO-NMD webinars page
Friday, October 14, 12pm
Pursuing Productive Partnerships in PD Relationships
Description:
The speaker describes issues commonly experienced and explores ways that people with PD and their caregivers can successfully partner together, support each other, and sustain their physical and emotional well-being.
Speaker: Laura Gusé, DPT, MedBridge
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Saturday, October 15, 9am-12pm
Creating a Path to Your Optimal Well-Being [with PD]
Description:
A virtual conference for people with PD and their care partners to learn about the key elements of health and well-being and creating health goals.
Multiple speakers
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
Agenda and registration webpage:
The webinar recording may be posted to the BGF YouTube channel:
Monday, October 17, 9am
Veterans and Parkinson’s: Exercise, Nutrition and Wellness
Description:
Speakers will explore how exercise, dietary choices, stress management, sleep and social connection can affect your brain health and Parkinson’s care. The focus are needs of veterans living with PD.
Audience: Veterans with PD
Speakers:
John Eric Duda, MD, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
James F. Morley, MD, PhD, Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania/PADRECC, Philadelphia, PA
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar may be posted on PF’s YouTube page
martes, 18 de octubre, 9am
Navegando el Viaje Emocional de un Diagnóstico de Parkinson: Información para Pacientes y Familiares
Descripción:
Un panel de expertos discutirá formas de manejar las emociones y navegar los primeros años del diagnóstico de Parkinson. El seminario web contará con reflexiones de los miembros del Consejo de Pacientes de la Fundación Michael J. Fox. Traiga sus preguntas.
Múltiples presentadores
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
Se publicará una grabación del seminario web en el sitio web de MJFF
Tuesday, October 18, 12pm
Living With and Managing Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Description:
The speaker will explain causes of PD psychosis, what hallucinations and delusions are, whether hallucinations can happen while sleeping, what makes some people more likely to experience psychosis, whether PDD is always a sign that PD is advancing, what a person with PD can do to reduce psychosis, available treatments, what a care partner can do when their person with PD is experiencing psychosis, and when someone should see a doctor. This is the first webinar of a two-part series on this topic.
Speaker: Dylan Wint, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF past webinars webpage
Wednesday, October 19, 10am
Parkinson’s 101: What You and Your Family Should Know
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.
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Speaker: Michelle Fullard, MD, MSCE, University of Colorado
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
This webinar may be posted on PF’s YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, October 19, 11am
The Ins and Outs of Telemedicine for Parkinson’s Disease
Description:
Learn the pros and cons of utilizing telemedicine, the bureaucratic obstacles to telemedicine in a post-COVID world (e.g. insurance coverage), how to find a movement disorder specialist who will perform telemedicine, how to properly prepare for a telemedicine visit, and much more. Part of the “Spotlight on PD” series.
Speakers:
Chantale Branson, MD, Morehouse Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Drew Falconer, MD, UVA School of Medicine, Falls Church, VA
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Spotlight on PD playlist
Wednesday, October 19, 11am
Wellness Wednesday
Description:
Monthly educational and interactive sessions on self-care, deep breathing, strategies for coping with stress, and much more. October’s topic is palliative care.
Speaker: Boris Shklyar, DO, Conway Medical Center, Conway, SC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
No information is available about the recording of this educational series.
Wednesday, October 19, 1:30pm
PD101
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description:
If you or your loved one have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, chances are you are looking beyond your doctor for answers to your questions and for support on how to live well on this new journey!
Host: NeuroChallenge
No information is available about the recording of this webinar.
Thursday, October 20, 9am
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Is It Right for Me or My Loved One?
Description:
Expert panelists discuss who should consider DBS, a surgical procedure for Parkinson’s. Also covered is how the procedure works, what someone may expect after the surgery and the latest advancements in DBS research. Questions will be answered in the Q&A box. This is a re-play of a webinar on DBS from July 2021.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
A recording of the webinar is posted to the MJFF website
Thursday, October 20, 10am
Parkinson’s Disease 101
No description available
Audience: Newly diagnosed
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Iowa Chapter
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA Iowa YouTube channel
Thursday, October 22, 8am-3pm
PANC 2022 Education Conference
Topics include the pandemic of Parkinson’s, pesticides and PD, the decision over if/when to take levodopa, an update on the California Parkinson’s Disease Registry, a panel discussion of health disparities, and an expert panel Q&A.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC)
Virtual registration fee: $20. Registration for virtual attendance closes October 18. Registration webpage
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PANC YouTube channel
miércoles, 26 de octubre, 10am
La importancia del apoyo familiar después del diagnostico
Descripción:
El ponente hablará sobre la importancia del apoyo familiar. Cómo debemos comprometernos y comunicarnos con la familia sobre el desarrollo de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Los panelistas compartirán sus experiencias al ser diagnosticados con EP y brindarán consejos para mejorar el apoyo familiar.
Presentadora: Ruby Rendon, Coordinadora de Enlace Comunitario Hispano Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute y cuidador de Parkinson
Panelistas:
Gilberto Adame, Diagnosticado con la EP
Marta Adame, Aliada en el cuidado
Lorena Hurtado, Aliada en el cuidado
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
Wednesday, October 26, 11am
SPARK: Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy Body Dementia
Description:
The documentary, SPARK, an intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) will be shown. After viewing the film, a group of experts will present key information about the disease and lead a 10-15 minute Q&A.
Hosts: LSVT Global, Inc. and the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA)
This event will not be recorded.
Wednesday, October 26, 12pm
Mild Cognitive Impairment & Parkinson’s Disease
Description:
The guest speaker will answer your questions about cognition, cognitive rehabilitation and PD live during the program and offer tips to help you improve your quality of life, even with cognitive challenges. Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” webinar series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer
Speaker: Jasdeep Hundal, PsyD, RJW Barnabas Health, New Brunswick, NJ
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Thursday, October 27, 11am
What’s new in Parkinson’s treatment?
No description available.
Speaker: Melita Petrossian, MD, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel:
Friday, October 28, 8-10:30am
Parkinson’s Symposium: The Brain and Body Benefits of Exercise for PD
Description:
Learn the brain and body benefits of exercise for people at all stages of Parkinson’s. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy. It is never too late to start!
Speakers:
Allyson Conner, MD, UMN Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Tim Binsfeld, PT, DPT, Spot-Rehab
Katie Matotky, PT, DPT, Spot-Rehab
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Minnesota Dakotas Chapter
This webinar may be posted on PF’s YouTube channel
Friday, October 28, 12pm
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Description:
The speaker will answer questions about PD psychosis and other questions not addressed during the first webinar on this topic. This is the second webinar of a two-part series about Parkinson’s psychosis.
Speaker: Cherian Karunapuzha, MD, Mercy Clinic, Aurora, MO
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
Note: Be sure to send your questions ahead of time to blog@dpf.org.
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF past webinars webpage
Sunday, October 30, 10am
Mission PD and The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Audience: Women with PD
Description:
The speaker will lead some PWR! exercises that are the core of the Mission PD program. Attendees will also learn about the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act and the postcard the speaker developed for people to contact their congressperson.
Guest host: Susan Lehman
Speaker: Stacey Macaluso, trainer and founder, Mission PD, Mount Laurel, NJ
Host: Twitchy Woman
Only women with PD should participate.
The webinar recording will be posted to the events page of the Twitchy Woman website:
Monday, October 31, 12pm
Staying A Step Ahead – Walking Issues in Parkinson’s
Description:
The speaker describes how walking changes with the progression of Parkinson’s. From the subtle changes in arm swing to issues with shuffling, freezing of gait and falls. Learn about various exercises, techniques, & walking devices that you can use to stay mobile, safe & confident.
Speaker: Heather Cianci, PT
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel