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October 2023 – Parkinson’s Webinars and Virtual Meetings with Speakers

October 1, 2023 By Parkinson's Community Help

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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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration website

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration website

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)

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration page

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)

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

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)

Inscripción

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)

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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

Registration webpage

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)

Registration webpage

A webinar recording may be posted to the FCA YouTube channel.


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