Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our October 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 to our blog. We email our notes to the “Stanford PD Info” and “PD Caregivers” email lists, depending on the relevance to those audiences.
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 2023…
Monday, October 2, 12pm
Social Engagement / Support Groups / Isolation
No description available. Part of the “Everything Parkinson’s” webinar series.
Host: Pacific Movement Disorders Center, Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), Santa Monica, CA
At the meeting time, join by using this link
Or participate by phone 669-900-6833, with webinar ID 821 8048 1494.
For more information contact Giselle Tamula, 310-582-7433, giselle.tamula@providence.org
The recording of the webinar will be posted on the Movement Disorders section of the PNI Health and Wellness webinars page
Monday, October 2, 2:30pm
May not be specific to PD.
Self Motivation Tips
Description: Find out how to get yourself to do something you never wanted to do before, now that it is harder – like exercise.
Speaker: Eric Egli, PhD, clinical psychologist and board member of PANC (Parkinson Association of Northern California)
Host: PD Connect
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD Connect YouTube channel
Tuesday, October 3, 10am
Balance Training to Reduce Falls in People with PD!
Description: A physical therapist will explain what balance training is and why it is important, share new research about how balance training reduces falls, types of balance training effective in reducing falls, and when to seek the expertise of a physical therapist for balance and falls. This is part of the “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” webinar series.
Speaker: Teresa Baker, DPT
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Let’s Keep Moving with APDA playlist
Wednesday, October 4, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description: The speaker addresses DBS as a treatment option for PD, essential tremor, and dystonia.
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 4, 10am
Parkinson’s 101: What You and Your Family Should Know
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description: Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms. Part of the Wellness Wednesday educational series.
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, October 4, 12pm
Navigating Work with YOPD
Description: Hear from a man who was diagnosed with YOPD at age 42. Though he worked tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder, symptoms took him another direction. He will share his reaction to the diagnosis at the height of his career, his decision to stop working, and the disability process.
Speaker: Michael Quaglia, person with YOPD
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, October 6, 7am-12:30pm
8th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Topics include functional neurosurgery for PD, non-medication treatment options, what’s in the research pipeline, PD hacks, and a panel discussion on adjusting to life.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) and University of Tennessee Medical Center
Agenda and registration webpage
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Wednesday, October 6, 7-11am
Gulf Coast Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Speakers will discuss Parkinson’s symptoms, treatments, and progression as well as important factors in helping live your best life with PD, including exercise, support systems, and hospital safety with PD.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Gulf Coast chapter and Huntsville Hospital Parkinson’s Care Clinic
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Friday, October 6, 11am
The Latest Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation & Parkinson’s
Description: A movement disorder specialist, neurosurgeon, and nurse practitioner will discuss the latest advances in DBS for PD. Part of the “Let’s Talk Parkinson’s” series.
Speakers:
Tyler Cheung, MD, Southern California Neurology Consultants
Igor Fineman, MD, Raymond Surgery and Spine
Jennifer Birch, NP, Raymond Surgery and Spine
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Saturday, October 7, 6:30-10am
25th Annual Blazing Toward a Cure Educational Symposium
Description: Topics include cognition and PD, the role of the social worker, tips from a PD nurse, what’s new with PD medications, advanced therapies, and research updates.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) and Vanderbilt Medical Center
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Saturday, October 7, 8-11am
Parkinson’s Disease Patient and Family Symposium 2023
Description: Experts will talk about the advances in Parkinson’s research, among many other topics. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Saturday, October 7, 8am-12pm
Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Learn how motor fluctuations and sleep may change over time and new treatment options for managing them.
Multiple speakers
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Saturday, October 7, 12-3pm
Managing Changing Symptoms
Description: A neurologist and speech language pathologist will discuss how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and new strategies available for managing them.
Speakers:
Nadine Nye, SLP, Intermountain Healthcare
Paola Testini, MD, University of Utah
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Rocky Mountain chapter
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Tuesday, October 10, 12pm
What’s the Emergency: YOPD and Hospitalization
Description: A YOPD advocate’s eye-opening experience of hospitalization with PD motivated her to share what she learned and how she is working toward solutions to help others. Find out how to be prepared before you are in a crisis, why it’s important to have candid conversations with your loved ones and those who will be chosen to speak on your behalf, what documents you need, what we can do to reduce bad outcomes.
Speaker: Heather Kennedy, YOPD advocate
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, October 10, 7pm
When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
Audience: People with young onset PD (and their partners)
Description: The speaker was diagnosed with YOPD, which interrupted his Olympic rowing goals. Instead, he shifted to the US paralympic rowing team. He will talk about unexpected opportunities, dealing with the good and bad events that come your way and finding quality in the life you have.
Speaker: Todd Vogt, person with Parkinson’s
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the Past Events section of the YOPN Events webpage
Wednesday, October 11, 10am
Expert Briefing: Parkinson’s and the Gut-Brain Connection
Description: While stomach or intestinal distress can lead to anxiety or depression, gut-brain connections go much further. New research strongly suggests a link between the gut (the gastrointestinal system) and PD. Learn more about the gut’s potential impact on symptoms and progression. Part of the Parkinson’s Foundation Wellness Wednesday education series.
Speaker: Carley Rusch, PhD, RDN, LDN, Medical Science Liaison Abbott Nutrition
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, October 11, 11am
What To Do If You Are Hospitalized
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description: The speaker will explain the important features of hospital admission for the Parkinson patient. Learn how to prepare for hospitalization and what you and your caregiver should know before going to the hospital. Part of the Parkinson’s Disease Learning & Educational Resource (PDLER) series.
Speaker: movement disorders specialist, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Host: Banner Health
Call 800-230-2273 or use this registration webpage
This webinar will not be recorded.
Wednesday, October 11, 12pm
Gadgets, Devices, and Parkinson Disease
Description: A movement disorder specialist, occupational therapist, and a person with PD will explore how you can make life safer, easier, and more independent with assistive devices and products.
Speakers:
Camilla Kilbane, MD, University Hospital, Westlake, OH
Charles Babbush, DDS, MScD, person with Parkinson’s
Occupational Therapist (TBD)
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, October 11, 12pm
Tai Chi for PD
Description: A physical therapist will lead a discussion about the benefits of tai chi for PD, including improved stability, improved gait, enhanced body awareness, and stress reduction, then she will lead a demonstration. Part of the monthly Wellness Webcast.
Speaker: Jenny Chang, PT
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the BGF website
Thursday, October 12, 11:30am
Independence with Everyday Activities
Description: An occupational therapist will share her expertise and explain why some daily activities can become difficult for people living with PD, and share little changes and helpful strategies for daily tasks that can make a big difference throughout the day. This is part of the APDA’s “Thriving Through Occupational Therapy” webinar series.
Speaker: Amanda Landsbaum, MS, OTR/L
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Thriving Through Occupational Therapy playlist
Friday, October 13, 10:30am-12pm
Overview of Multiple System Atrophy and Lewy Body Dementia
Description: Two movement disorder specialists will provide an overview of atypical parkinsonism, specifically Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy.
Speakers:
Katherine Longardner, MD, UCSD Parkinson & Other Movement Disorders Center
David Coughlin, MD, UCSD Parkinson & Other Movement Disorders Center
Host: UC San Diego (UCSD) Dept. of Neurosciences
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the UCSD Dept. of Neurosciences Community Symposium webpage
Saturday, October 14, 10am-2pm
Lewy Body Dementia Caregiving Symposium
Description: The first speaker will provide an overview of Lewy body dementia (LBD) (symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment). The second speaker will discuss communication challenges in the context of dementia and hallucinations/delusions. After lunch there will be a panel discussion with LBD caregivers, some of whom have already lost their loved ones and the diagnosis of LBD was confirmed through brain donation.
Speakers:
Kathleen Poston, MD, Stanford
Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance
Panelists TBA
Hosts:
Stanford Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence
Brain Support Network (BSN)
$10/each – Is $10 is a financial hardship? Please let us know and we’ll provide a code for a free ticket.
$20/each – “pay-it-forward” ticket for yourself and sponsor a ticket (for someone who can’t afford to pay)
Registration page – Deadline for registering is Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:30am PT
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the Stanford APDA YouTube channel
Wesnesday, October 18, 8am
Parkinson’s Journal Club
Description: Topics include PD and the gut microbiome, PD differences between men and women, and a New England Journal of Medicine paper on focused ultrasound. This quarterly event is a discussion by a movement disorder specialist of PD clinical trials and published research studies.
Speaker: Arif Davli, MD, Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Florida Chapter
No information is available about the recording of this virtual event.
Wednesday, October 18, 10am
Parkinson’s Anonymous
Description: This webinar will highlight the challenges many people face when deciding how and when to share their diagnosis publicly. Recognizing that both cultural and financial factors come into play, the decision to “come out” with Parkinson’s can be emotional and personal. Attendees will hear from peers who have navigated this process. Focus will be on highlighting ways to find support without sharing a diagnosis beyond your comfort level. Part of the Parkinson’s Foundation Wellness Wednesday education series.
Speakers:
JM Kenny, person with Parkinson’s
Elva Brown, person with Parkinson’s
Anna Grill, person with Parkinson’s
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, October 18, 11am
Wellness Wednesday educational and interactive session
No description available.
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC), Charlotte, NC
A recording of the webinar will be posted to PAC Past Wellness Wednesdays webpage
Wednesday, October 18, 12pm
Integrative Medical Care and PD
Description: Learn to combine eastern practices such as tai chi and acupuncture with western medicine and supplements for a holistic approach to navigating Parkinson disease.
Speaker: Britt Stone, MD, Vanderbilt University
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, October 18, 1pm
Psychiatric Issues [in Parkinson’s]
Description: A psychiatrist will shed light on effective treatment strategies to effectively address psychiatric challenges and highlight the indispensable role that a psychiatrist assumes within the healthcare team of persons with Parkinson’s (PWP).
Speaker: Sanjeet Pakrasi, MD, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Sunday, October 22, 9am
Motorvation
Audience: Women with PD
Description: Learn about the “Think and Move Well Method” and “Brain Blast Dual Task Training.” Both were developed by the speaker for people with Parkinson’s to improve movement and memory.
Speaker: Darbe Schlossel, Motorvation
Host: Twitchy Woman
Registration webpage
The webinar recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Monday, October 23, 12pm
Blood Pressure Control, Autonomic Dysfunction & Parkinson’s Disease
Description: A neurologist with expertise in the clinical care of the autonomic dysfunction of PD will explain how autonomic dysfunction in PD can lead to constipation, urinary dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, poor temperature control, and sweating abnormalities. He will answer questions and offer helpful advice on how to manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life. This is part of the APDA’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” webinar series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Chief Scientific Officer
Speaker: Jose-Alberto Palma, MD, New York University Langone Health
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
miércoles, 25 de octubre, 10am
Perspectivas compartidas: los cuidadores de las personas con Parkinson
Descripción: Explore cómo los cuidadores pueden defender las necesidades del paciente, transmitir información relevante al proveedor médico y colaborar activamente en el plan de atención. Parte de la serie de seminarios web EP Health at Home: Miercoles de Bienestar.
Presentadora: Elsa Baena, PhD, Barrow Neurological Institute
Panelistas:
Michelle Rios, cuidadora de su madre
Claudia Villa, persona con Parkinson
Alina Garcia, cuidadora de su padre
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de PF
Wednesday, October 25, 11am
Living BIG and LOUD with Post-Graduate Exercise Classes
Audience: Health professionals, people with PD and care partners
Description: Discover the path to longer lasting LSVT treatment results with ongoing BIG for LIFE® and LOUD for LIFE® classes. Clinicians will learn about options to take the training course to lead their own group classes and how to refer clients to LSVT for LIFE® virtual classes when a community option is not available. Clients will learn what a typical BIG for LIFE or LOUD for LIFE class entails and how to find one in your community or a virtual option.
Host: LSVT Global
Registration webpage
The webinar recording will be posted to the Events page of the LSVT Global website
Thursday, October 26, 1-2:30pm
Veterans and Parkinson’s: Planning for the Future
Audience: Veterans with PD
Description: Advancing PD may bring the need for more planning to best address your care needs. In this session experts will discuss helpful tips on preparing for your future and making decisions regarding advanced care and treatments as a veteran living with Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Emily Hall, LCSW, Southeast PADRECC, Central Virginia VA Healthcare System
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
No information is available about the recording of this event.
Friday, October 27, 4-5:30pm
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Quarterly Conversations
Description: People with Parkinson’s and care partners will share their experience with Deep Brain Stimulation so those considering DBS can learn more about it, first hand.
Host: Parkinson Resources Oregon (PRO)
Phone 800-426-6806, cmail info@parkinsonsresources.org, or
This event will not be recorded
Sunday, October 29, 10am
Parkinson’s: The Funny Side
Description: In 2010 British comedy writer Mayhew-Archer was told he had PD and decided to find it funny. If you’re worried or in need of a laugh, join the fun.
Speaker: Mayhew-Archer
Host: Twitchy Woman
No recording will be permitted.
Tuesday, October 31, 11am
Appealing a Hospital Discharge or Termination of Covered Services
Description: Medicare patients and their caregivers have the legal right to challenge a hospital discharge notice or other notice that Medicare-covered services are being terminated. Livanta is a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care – Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) and receives thousands of appeals each year. Presenters from Livanta will discuss appeal rights in detail and describe what patients and families can expect when they call Livanta and begin the case review process.
Speakers:
Bryan Fischer, Livanta LLC
Gina Westpha, Livanta LLC
Host: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
A webinar recording may be posted to the FCA YouTube channel.