Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our February 2024 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 February 2024.
Sunday, February 4, 10am
StrivePD: Revolutionizing the Way People Understand their Parkinson’s Disease Journey
Audience: Women with PD
Description: StrivePD is an application that passively collects tremor and dyskinesia data with an Apple Watch. The speaker will demonstrate how to track symptoms over time and understand how medications and physical activity impact you. Gain insights to guide your care journey, and have the ability to share your data with clinical specialists for a personalized strategy.
Speaker: Amanda Hare, DNP, Rune Labs
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, February 5, 12pm
Occupational Therapy [for Parkinson’s]
No description available
Host: Pacific Movement Disorders Center, Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), Santa Monica, CA
At the meeting time, use this link to join.
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
Telephone: 669-900-6833
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, February 5, 2:30pm
Sexual Health and PD
Description: The speaker will address a variety of conditions and concerns related to sexual health for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their partners. She will describe what is normal that comes with aging, concerns unique to people with PD, and what can be done to optimize sexual wellness, including tips like timing medication around sex, clever communication strategies, and creative solutions (medication, herbs, supplements, and more).
Speaker: Samantha Evans, ND, Seattle Integrative Medicine
Host: PD-Connect
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel.
Monday, February 5, 6pm
Forming New Connections: PD Dating and Friendships
Description: A roadmap for those daring to venture into the realm of new connections — be it in the realm of dating or the pursuit of meaningful friendships.
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Tuesday, February 6, 11am
New [PD] Diagnosis: Intro to Causes, Diagnosis, and Symptoms
Audience: Newly Diagnosed (past three years)
Description: The speaker will offer a comprehensive exploration of PD. From the subtle nuances to the more pronounced aspects, he will shed light on the symptoms that individuals with Parkinson’s may experience. Additionally, the session will offer valuable insights into the diagnostic process, discussing the methods and considerations involved in identifying Parkinson’s. The first of a four-part New Diagnosis Workshop Series.
Speaker: Jonathan Squires, MD, Vancouver Coast Health Movement Disorders Clinic
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Tuesday, February 6, 11am
Unlocking Strength Within: Ambiguous Loss – Understanding Uncertainty
Description: The speaker will discuss ambiguous loss, focusing on ways to cope with the unanswered questions and uncertainty of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Learn ways to feel more comfortable and confident in the unknown through finding meaning, strengthening resilience, and identifying hope for the future. Part of the APDA’s Unlocking Strength Within series.
Speaker: Nicole Reidy, DSW, LCSW
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Wednesday, February 7, 9am
Parkinson’s: Diet and the Gut vs. the Brain
Description: This webinar will focus on the emerging understanding of how the gut-brain axis has a role in Parkinson’s progression. The panel will draw on insights from recent published papers.
Speakers:
Prof. Tilo Kunath, University of Edinburgh
A panel of experts
Host: Cure Parkinson’s
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the Cure Parkinson’s YouTube channel
Wednesday, February 7, 10am
Parkinson’s 101
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description: The speaker will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease. Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.
Speaker: Amir Besharat, DO, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, February 7, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description:
The speaker addresses DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Q&A follows.
Speaker: Elizabeth Saunders, RN, BSN
Host: Hartford Healthcare
Call 855-442-4373 or use this registration webpage
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Friday, February 9, 11am
Intimacy with PD
No description available
Speaker: Kelly Rees, PhD, MBA
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
Registration website
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel.
Monday, February 12, 12pm
How to Get the Best Night’s Sleep with PD
Description: Learn about sleep-related issues that can significantly impact their quality of life.
Speaker: Michelle Dagostine, MD, Hartford Healthcare
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the BGF website
Tuesday, February 13, 8am
The Rise of 5-HT: How Serotonin Could Change PD Therapy
Description: The speaker will talk about research his team is doing to find a new non-dopaminergic treatment for Parkinson’s and more. Part of the WPC Research Spotlight 2024 webinar series.
Interviewer: Roger Barker, MBBS, PhD, WPC President
Speaker: Adrian Newman-Tancredi, PhD, DSc, Neurolixis
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the WPC 2024 Research Spotlight webpage
Tuesday, February 13, 4pm
Advocacy, Research, and a Path to the Cure
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s (YOPD)
Description: The speaker will talk about storytelling as a powerful method to teach and inspire others to live and thrive with Parkinson’s disease. She will discuss using your voice to create awareness and direction for those living with PD, what role do you play in advocacy, and taking a role in Parkinson’s genetic, behavioral, and mental health research
Speaker: Hiral Shaw, MD, movement disorder specialist, NewYork-Presbyterian Doctors
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the past speakers section of the YOPN speaker series webpage.
Wednesday, February 14, 10am
The Changing Landscape of Intimacy [with PD]
Description: The speaker will offer suggestions for creating deeper intimacy with your loved one by exploring new ways to connect and communicate.
Speakers:
Laura Zeitlin, LMSW, Michigan Medicine
Kelly Weinschreider, person with Parkinson’s
Amanda Janicke, LCSW
Ken Fleming, person with Parkinson’s
Sarah Fleming, care partner of 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, February 14, 11am
New [PD] Diagnosis: Treatment and Management
Audience: Newly Diagnosed (past three years)
Description: The speaker will address common questions, including the optimal timing to commence treatment or medications, the potential benefits of delaying medication initiation, considerations for those eligible for advanced treatments, and an examination of whether cannabis serves as a beneficial alternative form of therapy. Part two of a four-part New Diagnosis Workshop Series.
Speaker: Melissa Mackenzie, MD, movement disorder specialist
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Wednesday, February 14, 12pm
Recovering Intimacy in PD
Description: The speaker will share innovative touch and communication strategies to help you recover or maintain intimacy while living with PD.
Speaker: Judith Sachs, PhD
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Miércoles, 14 de febrero, 1pm
Temblor Esencial o Parkinson
Descripción: La enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y el temblor esencial (TE) son dos condiciones que a menudo se confunden. Esto no es algo que le sucede solo a la población general sino también entre profesionales de la salud que a veces no están seguros debido a las similitudes de ambas condiciones en las etapas iniciales.
Orador: Dr. Elías Fernández Toledo, Clínica Andes Salud Concepción, Chile
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance
Wednesday-Thursday, February 14-15, 9am-12:30pm (both days)
APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference
Description: Topics include updates on new PD research, evidence-based nutrition, intimacy and PD, the role of inflammation and the environment, planning for the future, and ambiguous loss and PD (living with uncertainty). There will also be panel discussions featuring people with PD and the professionals who work with them, as well interactive activities like singing and voice exercises, drumming, meditation and mindfulness, exercise, and much more!
Multiple speakers
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Thursday, February 15, 9am
Therapies for Tomorrow: How Better Clinical Trial Design Leads to Better Treatments [in PD]
Description: A panel of experts who design triasl and a research participant living with PD will explore how clinical trials are designed, how recent breakthroughs improve the process, and what it all means for getting future treatments into patient hands.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
A recording of the webinar is available on the MJFF YouTube channel
Thursday, February 15, 2pm
Feeling a little off center lately? [with PD]
Description: The speaker will discuss the reasons why posture can be affected by PD, the most common postural changes, and how physical therapists can help treat these issues. There will also be a demonstration of some simple exercises attendees can use at home to keep on the straight and narrow!
Speaker: Nate Coomer, DPT, NCS
Host: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the NWPF YouTube channel
Thursday, February 15, 12pm
Growing Old Together with YOPD
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: Writers and PD advocates will discuss how they cope with the challenges of living with young onset Parkinson disease (YOPD) for over 40 years, from both the perspective of the person with YOPD and his care partner.
Speakers:
Karl Robb, person with YOPD
Angela Robb, YOPD care partner
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Sunday, February 18, 10am
Tremble Clefs
Audience: Women with PD
Description: Learn about Tremble Clefs, a therapeutic singing group for people with Parkinson’s. (This talk was postponed in December 2023.)
Speaker: Karen Skipper, Tremble Clefs director
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, February 20, 11:30am
New [PD] Diagnosis: Living Well
Audience: Newly Diagnosed (past three years)
Description: The speakers provide valuable insights on the crucial role of exercise in managing the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms. They will share expert advice on tailored exercises and proactive measures to help individuals stay active and potentially slow down the impact of PD on daily life. Part three of a four-part New Diagnosis Workshop Series.
Speakers:
Michelle McCarthy, PT, neuro-physiotherapist
Joanna Davis, NP, nurse practitioner
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Miércoles 21 de febrero, 10am
Estrategias para parejas enfrentando la EP
Descripción: Este seminario web se centrará en ayudar a las parejas a hablar sobre los cambios en la sexualidad a largo plazo y durante el curso de la enfermedad de Parkinson y afrontarlos.
Presentadores:
Juan Camarena, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, San Diego State University
Jacqueline N. Mendez, LMFT, CST, Terapeuta sexual certificada AASECT, Center for Relationship and Intimacy Wellbeing
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
Se publicará una grabación del seminario web en el canal de YouTube de la PF, lista de reproducción Miércoles de Bienestar
Wednesday, February 21, 11am
Dizziness with PD
No description available. This webinar is part of the Wellness Wednesday monthly series.
Speaker: Kathleen Lawrence, PT
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to PAC Past Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 21, 11am
More Than Fun & Games: Leisure Activities & Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will explain the importance of an active leisure lifestyle and leisure resources within the home and community. She will highlight the benefits of physical, social, cognitive and emotional leisure involvement: manage the symptoms of PD, deepen connections with others, provide opportunities for self-expression, and stimulate the mind. She will explore some hands-on activities.
Speaker: Kathy Park, recreation therapist
Host: Parkinson Canada
A recording of the webinar may be posted to Parkinson Canada YouTube channel
Thursday, February 22, 12pm
Managing Changes in Communication & Voice in Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss tools and techniques to improve verbal and non-verbal communication at home, in public settings, and at the workplace. Second of the 6-part monthly webinar series, Navigating Parkinson’s for Successful Management & Wellbeing.
Speaker: John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Friday, February 23, 9am-1pm
Mid-Atlantic Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Speakers will discuss ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.
Speakers:
Fernando Pagan, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
No information is available about the recording of this symposium.
Tuesday, February 27, 10am
Optimizing Aerobic Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease
Description: The speaker will explain the benefits of aerobic exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease, the different modes of aerobic exercise and the benefits of each, and the appropriate exercise intensity to ensure optimal and recommended workout levels. Part of the APDA’s Let’s Keep Moving with APDA webinar series.
Moderator: Tim Nordahl, PT, DPT
Speaker: Nick Wendel, PT, DPT
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Wednesday, February 28, 10am
New to Parkinson’s: Care Partner Basics
Audience: Caregivers
Description: While it does not require special training, it takes time to learn the best ways to help a spouse, partner, or loved one living with PD. This program will offer tips on how to make a positive impact in the life of your loved one living with Parkinson’s while also supporting yourself.
Speakers:
Karen Brewer-Mixon, PhD, UT Southwestern Medical Center
A care partner for a 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, February 28, 10am
Preparing for Care Needs [in PD]
Description: A care manager will talk about the care challenges you may encounter as a person living with PD or as a care partner. She will share options and resources to stay at home, including care management services, in-home care services, and when it may be time to consider a senior living community. Learn what steps you can take now to prepare for the potential care needs of the future.
Speaker: Juliana Young, senior consultant, Answers for Senior Care
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Miércoles 28 de febrero, 6pm
Demencia por enfermedad de Parkinson
Descripción: El ponente ofrecerá una visión general de los síntomas y el tratamiento de la demencia de la enfermedad de Parkinson y demencia con cuerpos de Lewy. Este evento y el folleto están publicados en el blog de la comunidad de Stanford Parkinson.
Presentadora: Carla Abdelnour, MD, PhD, becaria postdoctoral de la Universidad de Stanford
Anfitrionas: Stanford and Brain Support Network
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de la APDA de Stanford
Thursday, February 29, 10am
New [PD] Diagnosis: Your Healthcare Team
Audience: Newly Diagnosed (past three years)
Description: Speakers will address challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson’s, including stress, mobility, speech, the execution of daily activities, and the intricacies of care and support. The session will underscore the pivotal roles played by a social worker, occupational therapist, and speech-language pathologist within the healthcare team. Part four of a four-part New Diagnosis Workshop Series.
Speakers:
Elaine Book, social worker
Katy Chen, speech-language pathologist
Rosa Jafari, occupational therapist
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
A recording of the webinar may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Thursday, February 29, 11am
Dystonia symptoms, manifestations, & treatments
Description: The speaker will discuss recognizing and treating symptoms of PD dystonia.
Speaker: Farzin Pedouim, MD, movement disorders specialist, Cedars-Sinai
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
A recording of the webinar will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel