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February 2023 – Caregiver Webinars and other Virtual Events

February 1, 2023 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 February 2023 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 February 2023…


Thursday, February 2, 11am

Beginning the Dementia Journey, Part II

Note:  This webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

The speaker will review the steps and challenges encountered by family caregivers as it becomes apparent a loved one has cognitive issues.  Bring questions about challenges you are experiencing.  This is the second session in a two-part series. 

Speaker:  Tam Cummings, PhD

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website.  


Thursday, February 2, 12pm

Clinical and Social Implications of Late-Stage Parkinson’s

Description:

Take a deeper look into understanding possible challenges faced in advancing PD.  Gain insights into better supporting your loved one or advocating for yourself when challenges present and find resources to help support these changes.

Host:  PMD Alliance

Registration webpage

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


Viernes, 3 de febrero, 10:30am-12pm

Conduciendo y Demencia

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

No hay descripción disponible.

Host:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Inscripción

The webinar will not be recorded.


Saturday, February 4, 12pm

Angry Elder:  It’s Not Hopeless

Note:  This webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

The topic is medical management of anger behaviors in the elderly, especially those with dementia.  Part of the High Noon with Dr. Liz series.

Speaker:  Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine, Burlingame, CA

Host:  Dr. Liz Geriatrics

No need to register.  Tune into Facebook Live at the time of the event

A recording of the event will be posted immediately on the Dr. Liz Geriatrics Facebook page


Tuesday, February 7, 10-11:30am

Combating Loneliness

Note:  This webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

With roughly 1 out of 8 Americans now over 65 (over 47 million people), loneliness and isolation are becoming hot button issues.  Learn facts and the seven causes of loneliness in seniors.

Host:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Registration webpage

The webinar will not be recorded.


Wednesday, February 8, 10am

Making Sense Of It All [in Parkinson’s]

Description:

Learn about common emotions that people with Parkinson’s and their care partners might experience and when to seek a higher level of support.  Also discuss how to spiritually add meaning to your life and how a chaplain can help support you, emotionally and spiritually.

Speaker:  Sue Ouellette, PhD, M.Div, chaplain, Neurology Supportive and Palliative Care, University of Rochester Medical Center

Hosts:  Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)

Registration webpage

This webinar may be posted on PF’s YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist


Thursday, February 9, 10-11:30am

Living with Dementia: Managing Daily Care

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

Dementia care specialists will offer strategies for planning daily activities such as dressing, dining, personal hygiene and exercising, as well as social and leisure activities.

Speakers:

Gia Barsell, dementia specialist, Hope Hospice 

Debbie Emerson, dementia specialist, Hope Hospice 

Host:  Hope Hospice, Dublin, CA

Registration website

No information is available about the recording of this webinar. 


Friday, February 10, 12:30-2:30pm

Louie, Louie: A Portrait in Parkinson’s

Early Onset Memory Loss: Conversations with Letty Tennis

Living After Stroke: Conversations With Couples

Description:

These three short films explore the experiences of families living with the after effects of different types of dementing illnesses and discuss issues that are common across diagnoses as well as disease-specific challenges.

Discussion will focus on understanding how challenges may manifest differently depending on a person’s diagnosis, identifying family caregiving challenges that transcend diagnoses. It is not clear if the films will be presented in their entirety. Total running time of all three films is one hour and 44 minutes.

Host:  Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Registration webpage

The webinar will not be recorded.


Monday, February 13, 10am

Changing Isolation and Loneliness into Better Connections with Others

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

Learn better ways to use your communication skills to fit the communication style of the person you care for and help them make more meaningful connections. 

Speaker:  Andy B. Crocker, MS

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website.


Monday, February 13, 7pm

Intimacy and Parkinson’s Disease

Description:

The speakers will review challenges with sexual intimacy and will explore options to address emotional distance influenced by physical limitations and role transitions brought on by PD.  Couples are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar together as the focus is on relationships, sharing, and communication.

Speakers:

Elaine Book, social worker, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre

Tricia Wallace, clinical counselor, Parkinson Society BC

Host:  Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)

Registration webpage

To encourage participation, this webinar will not be recorded.


Martes, 14 de febrero, 8am

Desafíos en el manejo de la demencia

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

Descripción:

Un psiquiatra hablará sobre los temas fundamentales en el manejo de la demencia, incluyendo cómo lidiar con los episodios de crisis de comportamiento.  También recomendará recursos para los cuidadores.

Orador:  Néstor H. Praderio, MD, 

Anfitriona:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Inscripción

El seminario web se grabará y publicará en el sitio web Caregiver Teleconnection.


Tuesday, February 14, 2-3:30pm

Difficult Conversations about Difficult Decisions

Note:  This webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

Anticipating the kinds of situations that may arise in a long term caregiving situation can help you honor your loved one’s health care wishes and avoid having to make tough decisions alone during a crisis.  Attendees of this webinar will learn how to start a conversation, deal with resistance, get family members together, and make choices. 

Host:  Valley Caregiver Resource Center, Fresno, CA

Registration webpage

The webinar will not be recorded.


Wednesday, February 15, 8am

When is the right time for someone with dementia to move into a care home?

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

The discussion revolves around when is the right time, how and who should place a loved one with dementia in a care facility.  The speaker will also discuss the pros and cons of long term care facilities.  At the end of this session, for those that are interested, the speaker will stay on the line and offer personal support.  Part of the Dear Lucy series.

Speaker:  Lucy Barylak, MSW

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. Personal support conversations with Lucy will not be recorded.


Miércoles, 15 de febrero, 2:30-4pm

Cuidado de la piel y el envejecimiento

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

No hay descripción disponible.

Anfitriona:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Inscripción

El webinar no será grabado.


Thursday, February 16, 9:10-10am

Top Ten Tips for Care Partners

Description:

Learn some helpful tips for maintaining healthy relationships, handling unexpected challenges, and finding time for yourself. This session will offer information about support and resources for YOUR wellness. There will be a live Q&A session afterward, so get your questions ready! Part of the 2-day APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference

Speaker: Sheila Moore, MSW, LCSW

Host:  American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

Agenda webpage

Registration webpage

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


Thursday, February 16, 10am

Mental Health and Aging

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

Did you know anxiety is the number one mental health diagnosis for adults in the USA?  A good basic understanding of adult mental health can assist you in taking care of yourself and helping the one you care for through their journey.  Learn the basics of common adult mental health diagnoses including common myths, symptoms, and treatments in this webinar.

Speaker:  Natalee Oliver, DSW

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. 


Thursday, February 16, 11:40am-12:20pm

Ask Us Anything: A Panel Conversation With Care Partners

Description:

A panel discussion with three fantastic care partners to answer your questions about caring for those living with PD. They’ve got years of real-life experience and are ready to talk to you about the joys and challenges of being a care partner. Part of the 2-day APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference

Speakers:

George Dumenigo, LCSW, University of Miami

Laura Esquer, APDA Arizona Director of Programs

Host:  American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

Agenda webpage

Registration webpage

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


Viernes, 17 de febrero, 1:30-3pm

Manejo del estrés 

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

No hay descripción disponible.

Anfitriona:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Inscripción

El webinar no será grabado.


Saturday, February 18, 12:20-2pm

Caregiver 101

Note: The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

Introductory training for family members or informal caregivers of someone diagnosed with dementia.  Discussions on strategies for dealing with dementia associated symptoms and the importance of advanced planning.

Host:  Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Registration webpage

No information is available about the recording of this webinar. 


Tuesday, February 21, 9am

Isolation and Caregiving: Approaching the “Cliff”

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

When caregivers gradually lose their connections, both social and self-caring, the precipice of clinical depression and burnout gets closer. This often results in the care recipient becoming more isolated as the caregiver withdraws.  Join us to discuss this growing public health dilemma—offering reasons and healthy responses, especially from those of you who have “been there.”

Speaker:  Evalyn Greb, LCSW

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. 


Tuesday, February 21, 2-3:30pm

How To Cope When You’re At The End of Your Rope

Note:  This webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

The speaker will share healthy ways to cope with stress. 

Speaker:  Maira Martin, Senior Care Action Network, Long Beach, CA

Host:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Registration webpage

The webinar will not be recorded.


Miércoles, 22 de febrero, 1:30-3pm

Cuidado propio

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

No hay descripción disponible.

Host:  Inland Caregiver Resource Center, Colton, CA

Inscripción

El webinar no será grabado.


Viernes, 24 de febrero, 2-3pm

Tiene Que Haber Una Mejor Manera! (There Must Be A Better Way!)

Nota:  Este seminario web NO es específico para la EP.

No hay descripción disponible.

Host:  Family Caregiver Alliance, San Francisco, CA

Unirse a la reunión Zoom

No hay información disponible sobre la grabación de este seminario web.


Tuesday, February 28, 9am

Encouraging Words Matter

Note:  The webinar is NOT specific to PD.

Description:

When you speak encouraging words you can do wonders for others’ self-esteem.  In this class, you will learn the value of building others up so they can successfully deal with life issues.

Speaker:  Cynthia Hazel, MA

Host:  Wellmed Caregiver Teleconnection

Registration webpage

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Caregiver Teleconnection website. 

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