Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our April 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.
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 April 2024.
Monday, April 1, 10am
Driving with PD
No description available.
Speakers:
Davin Smith, RKT (Registered Kinesiotherapist)
Stephanie Von Bodungen, RKT (Registered Kinesiotherapist)
Host: Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316
Passcode: TXmDJU
Telephone: 872-701-0185 (phone conference ID: 666 709 920#)
If questions, contact Jessica Kaplan, Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA): jessica.kaplan2@va.gov, 804-675-5000 x5931.
We have no information about recording this event.
Monday, April 1, 12pm
Topic Unknown (at the time this list was prepared)
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, use this link to join
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
Telephone: 669-900-6833
If questions, contact Giselle Tamula, Pacific Movement Disorders Center: giselle.tamula@providence.org, 310-582-7433.
The webinar recording will be posted on the Movement Disorders section of the PNI Health and Wellness webinars page
Tuesday, April 2, 10am
Innovative Technology for Freezing of Gait
Description: Learn from a physical therapist and research scientist why freezing of gait occurs and the different types of technology to prevent this from happening. Part of the Let’s Keep Moving with APDA webinar series.
Speakers:
Teresa Baker, DPT, Boston University
Franchino Porciuncula, EdD, DScPT, Boston University
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
At the time of the webinar click this link to join
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 2, 11am
More than Motor Symptoms
No description available.
Speaker: Craig Chepke, MD, Excel Psychiatric Associates, Huntersville, NC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 2, 12pm
Bladder Relief with Parkinson’s
Description: An expert in neuromodulation will discuss the symptoms, root cause, and treatment options available for bladder issues in Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Tory McJunkin, MD, CEO, Bladder Centers of America
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 2, 12-2pm
Parkinson’s Disease 101
Audience: Veterans
Description: Learn about Parkinson’s symptoms, treatment options, and expert care available at the VA Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs).
Speakers:
Phuong Hoang, MD, UCSF
Jessica Ng, MD, UCSF
Host: Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316
Passcode: TXmDJU
Telephone: 872-701-0185 (phone conference ID: 666 709 920#)
If questions, contact Jessica Kaplan, Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA): jessica.kaplan2@va.gov, 804-675-5000 x5931.
We have no information about recording this event.
Tuesday, April 2, 1pm
Emergent Therapies [for PD]
Description: Discussion of emerging therapies and medications being studied for Parkinson’s.
Moderator: Soania Mathur, MD, retired family physician and person with YOPD
Speaker: Michael Okun, MD, movement disorders specialist, University of Florida
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF YouTube channel
Wednesday, April 3, 9am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description: The speaker will address DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Q&A follows.
Speaker: Elizabeth Saunders, RN, BSN, 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, April 3, 10am
Parkinson’s 101: What You and Your Family Should Know
Description: The speaker will review what palliative care is, why it is important to everyone affected by PD, and how to use the tools and skills of palliative care to optimize your quality of life no matter what stage of PD you are in.
Speaker: Leslie Cloud, MD, VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, April 3, 12:30-2pm
Mind and Body Program: Less Stress, More Nutrition!
Description: Share your favorite recipes in a friendly environment. Part 3 of a 6-week program with nutrition tips and tricks, simple recipes, and ways to manage your stress.
Speaker: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
At the time of the webinar click this link to join
We have no information about recording this event.
miércoles, abril 3, 2:30-4pm
Programa de Nutrición y Manejo del Estrés: ¡Menos Estrés, Más Nutrición!
Descripción: ¡Comparte tus recetas favoritas, socializa y diviértete! Parte 3 de un programa de 6 semanas con consejos y trucos de nutrición, recetas fáciles y formas de controlar el estrés.
Oradora: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Anfitriona: American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)
En el momento del seminario web, utilice este enlace para unirse
No tenemos información sobre la grabación de este evento.
Friday, April 5, 1:30-4:30pm
Let’s Talk About it: Depression and Anxiety
Description: Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. With a focus on depression and anxiety, this program will highlight the importance of mental health.
Speaker: Lori Nisson, LCSW, Banner Health
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation Southwest chapter
We have no information about recording this event.
Saturday, April 6, 5-10:30am
22nd Annual Parkinson Foundation Symposium
Description: Update your knowledge of the specifics of PD and meet people who are fighting for a cure.
Multiple speakers, including Dave Iverson, journalist, author, and person with PD
Hosts: Parkinson’s Foundation Florida chapter and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
To register, email or call Amanda Fessenden, University of Florida Neurology, 352-733-2431.
We have no information about recording this event.
Saturday, April 6, 11am-2pm
Parkinson Foundation Midwest Chapter Symposium
Description: Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available as they relate to cognition, mood, and speech.
Speakers:
Aaron Malina, PhD, Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
Christine Wancket, MS, SLP, Neuro Speech Connections
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest chapter
We have no information about recording this event.
Sunday, April 7, 10am
Parkinson’s Wellness Fund
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The Parkinson’s Wellness Fund serves as a bridge between service providers and individuals living with Parkinson’s who otherwise could not afford access to the services they need to live a life with Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Amy Meyerowitz, Parkinson’s Wellness Fund, San Diego, CA
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, April 8, 12pm
Treating the Mental Health Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease
Description: A psychiatrist will discuss why mental health problems occur in PD, what cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is, when it is useful, and what medications are available for the various mental health difficulties of PD. Part of the Dr. Gilbert Hosts webinar series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Chief Scientific Officer
Speaker: Mark Groves, MD, New York, NY
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Tuesday, April 9, 4pm
Finding your Balance: Strategies for Weight Management in Parkinson’s Disease
Audience: Young Onset
Description: The speaker will address the complexities of weight management, how symptoms can lead to weight gain, overeating or insufficient nutrition and weight loss. Part one of a two-part series on weight management in PD.
Speaker: Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH, Seattle Integrative Medicine
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the YOPN website
Tuesday, April 9, 5:30-7pm
Exercise Smarter, Physical Therapy for People with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will present evidence to support why PD-specific exercises are better for us than non-specific exercises, and what those specific exercises might look like for you. Part of the Ask The Experts Round Table series.
Speaker: Angela Rusher, DPT, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA
Host: PD Active, Berkeley, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel in the Round Table playlist
Wednesday, April 10, 10am-12pm
Mental Health Issues in Parkinson’s Disease
Description: Learn about anxiety, depression, apathy, impulse control disorders, grief, loss of identity, and caregiver burden.
Speakers:
Megan Gomez, PhD, Tibor Rubin VAMC, Long Beach, CA
Coralynn Hullfish, LCSW, Crescenz VAMC, Philadelphia, PA
Host: Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316
Passcode: TXmDJU
Telephone: 872-701-0185 (phone conference ID: 666 709 920#)
If questions, contact Jessica Kaplan, Philadelphia and Richmond Veterans Administration (VA): jessica.kaplan2@va.gov, 804-675-5000 x5931.
We have no information about recording this event.
Wednesday, April 10, 10am
Research Update: Working to Halt PD
Description: Learn about current research that is taking various approaches to develop a treatment that may significantly slow PD’s progression. Part of the Wellness Wednesday Expert Briefing series.
Speaker: Lorraine Kalia, MD, PhD, University of Toronto
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, April 10, 12pm
When PD Gets in the Way of Exercise
Description: How Parkinson’s symptoms, like apathy, fatigue, dystonia, dyskinesia and freezing can get in the way of exercising and make it hard to stick to an exercise routine. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webcast series.
Speaker: Nate Coomer, DPT, Parkinson’s Fitness Project
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the Brian Grant website
Wednesday, April 10, 12:30-2pm
Mind and Body Program: Less Stress, More Nutrition!
Description: Share your favorite recipes in a friendly environment. Part 4 of a 6-week program with nutrition tips and tricks, simple recipes, and ways to manage your stress.
Speaker: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
At the time of the webinar click this link to join
We have no information about recording this event.
miércoles, abril 10, 2:30-4pm
Programa de Nutrición y Manejo del Estrés: ¡Menos Estrés, Más Nutrición!
Descripción: ¡Comparte tus recetas favoritas, socializa y diviértete! Parte 4 de un programa de 6 semanas con consejos y trucos de nutrición, recetas fáciles y formas de controlar el estrés.
Oradora: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Anfitriona: American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)
En el momento del seminario web, utilice este enlace para unirse
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de APDA
Wednesday, April 10, 3pm
Managing Anger in the Dementia Caregiving Journey
Audience: Dementia caregivers (not specific to PD)
Description: Anger is a normal reaction to the frustrations of caring for a loved one with dementia. Learn about the effect of dementia on the family dynamic and ways to deal with the anger and resulting guilt so it doesn’t consume your energy. (The webinar is not specific to PD.)
Speaker: Tami Anastasia, MA, dementia consultant and author
Host: Tami Anastasia Dementia Guidance and Support
The webinar recording may be posted to the Tami’s YouTube channel
Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13, 6am-2pm
7th Annual Insight Into Parkinson’s Online Conference
Description: Hear from Parkinson’s specialists on topics across the latest medical advancements, research breakthroughs, mindset, nutrition, movement and caregiving.
Multiple speakers
Host: PD Warrior
Friday, April 11, 7pm
Navigating External Expectations with YOPD
Audience: Young Onset
Description: A panel conversation about navigating the external expectations that people with young onset Parkinson’s disease uniquely face.
Speakers:
Jennifer Parkinson Iljin, co-founder of Neuro-Wellness Alliance and person with YOPD
Miguel Sanchez, person with YOPD
Nathan Ward, person with YOPD
Patrice Rifkind, person with YOPD
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 16, 11am
What is Occupational Therapy & What Can it Do For Me?
Description: Information about occupational therapy (OT) services and how OT can help people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease maintain independence and navigate their lives with more efficiency and in meaningful ways.
Speakers:
Jenny Junker OTD, OTR/L, Thrive! Therapy
Kristin Hapke, OT
Host: Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies (PAR)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 16, 7-9pm
Intimacy with Parkinson’s
Description: A discussion on intimacy and sexual functioning in PD. Delve into the challenges and explore strategies to address emotional and physical barriers. Couples are encouraged to participate together, as the webinar focuses on relationship dynamics and communication. Participants have the option of remaining anonymous during the presentation.
Speakers:
Elaine Book, MSW, RSW, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre
Tricia Wallace, clinical counselor, Parkinson Society BC
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Wednesday, April 17, 7am
Parkinson’s Home Adaptation and Exercise
Description: A physical therapist will talk about adaptive equipment, self-care modifications, strategies to combat common PD symptoms, assistive devices, importance of exercise, and the different components of exercise to improve quality of life and independence in a safe enviornment.
Speaker: Cassidy Gagnon PT, DPT, MS
Host: Parkinson Social Network (PSN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PSN YouTube channel.
Wednesday, April 17, 10am
Exploring Longevity and Progression
Description: Explore why people with Parkinson’s progress differently, how to live well in the marathon of PD, and how treatment and care needs may change over time. Part of the Wellness Wednesday Expert Briefing series.
Speaker: Danielle Nicole Larson, MD, Northwestern University
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, April 17, 11am
Topic Unknown (at the time this list was prepared)
No description available. This webinar is part of the Wellness Wednesday monthly series. The topic may not be specific to PD, though the host organization is PD-focused.
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The webinar recording may be posted to PAC Past Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesday, April 17, 12:30-2pm
Mind and Body Program: Less Stress, More Nutrition!
Description: Share your favorite recipes in a friendly environment. Part 5 of a 6-week program with nutrition tips and tricks, simple recipes, and ways to manage your stress.
Speaker: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
At the time of the webinar click this link to join
We have no information about recording this event.
miércoles, abril 17, 2:30-4pm
Programa de Nutrición y Manejo del Estrés: ¡Menos Estrés, Más Nutrición!
Descripción: ¡Comparte tus recetas favoritas, socializa y diviértete! Parte 5 de un programa de 6 semanas con consejos y trucos de nutrición, recetas fáciles y formas de controlar el estrés.
Oradora: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Anfitriona: American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)
En el momento del seminario web, utilice este enlace para unirse
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de APDA
Thursday, April 18, 9am
Let’s Talk Taboos: Hard-To-Discuss Parkinson’s Symptoms
Description: Expert panelists will get frank about some of the more difficult-to-discuss realities of living with Parkinson’s from drooling to bladder issues to memory problems to sexual dysfunction. They’ll cover research, treatment and practical tips for dealing with hard conversations, embarrassment and uncomfortable moments.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
The webinar recording may be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel
Thursday, April 18, 2pm
Lips Sealed: What You’re Not Telling Your Doctor
Description: Are there things you aren’t telling your healthcare provider about living with Parkinson’s? Whether it is a symptom, relationship issue, or outlook on life, the webinar host wants to understand what things you aren’t disclosing and why. Share your anonymous experience by completing this form and then join the webinar for a discussion on common challenges, why people aren’t sharing these with their providers, and why communicating all experiences can improve quality of life.
Speakers:
Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD
Kelly Papesh, DNP
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Friday, April 19, 11am
Managing Hallucinations & Delusions with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will talk about how to better manage the hallucinations and delusions caused by Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Katherine Wong, MD, USC, movement disorders specialist
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Monday, April 22, 12pm
Parkinson’s Doesn’t Discriminate: A Panel Discussion
Description: A panel of experts will discuss disparities in care for those who identify as members of the global majority (people of African, Asian, Latin American, or indigenous descent) and/or the LGBTQ+ community. They will share challenges, countermeasures, and why this is important to everyone, even if you’re not a member of one of these groups.
Panelists:
Pinky Agarwal, MD
Hiral Shah, MD
Jose Cabassa, MD
Jason Flatt, PhD
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 23, 8am
Does α-Synuclein Contribute to Cognitive and Psychiatric Symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Description: The speaker will address research on alpha-synuclein and the role it may play (or may not play) in non-motor cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s and more. Part 2 of the 6-part WPC Research Spotlight 2024 webinar series.
Interviewer: Roger Barker, MBBS, PhD, WPC President
Speaker: Laura Volpicelli-Daley, PhD, University of Alabama
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
The webinar recording will be posted to the WPC 2024 Research Spotlight webpage
Wednesday, April 24, 8am-12pm
Parkinson Foundation Minnesota Spring Symposium
Description: Speakers will cover PD mood changes, cognitive changes, and research updates.
Speakers:
Leonardo Brito De Almeida, MD, University of Minnesota
Laura DesHotels, DPT, Struthers Parkinson’s Center
Eleanor Orehek, MD, Noran Neurological Clinic
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation Midwest chapter
Agenda and Registration webpage
We have no information about recording this event.
miércoles, abril 24, 10am
La enfermedad de Parkinson 101: lo que usted y su familia deben saber
Descripción: Conozca las causas, los síntomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson, así como participe en investigaciones. Parte de la serie EP Salud en Casa: Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentadora: Andrea Fuentes, MD, Stanford
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación del webinar se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF
Wednesday, April 24, 12:30-2pm
Mind and Body Program: Less Stress, More Nutrition!
Description: Share your favorite recipes in a friendly environment. Part 6 of a 6-week program with nutrition tips and tricks, simple recipes, and ways to manage your stress.
Speaker: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
At the time of the webinar click this link to join
We have no information about recording this event.
miércoles, abril 24, 2:30-4pm
Programa de Nutrición y Manejo del Estrés: ¡Menos Estrés, Más Nutrición!
Descripción: ¡Comparte tus recetas favoritas, socializa y diviértete! Parte 6 de un programa de 6 semanas con consejos y trucos de nutrición, recetas fáciles y formas de controlar el estrés.
Oradora: Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, Nutrition Tango, Avondale, AZ
Anfitriona: American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)
En el momento del seminario web, utilice este enlace para unirse
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de APDA
Wednesday, April 24, 4pm
Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease
No description available.
Speaker: Amelia Heston, MD
Host: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
The webinar recording may be posted to the MPF YouTube channel
Thursday, April 25, 11am
Strategies for Successful Fall Prevention in Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss strategies to manage concerns regarding falling and how to avoid injuries. Part 4 of a 6-part series on Navigating Parkinson’s for Successful Management & Wellbeing.
Speaker: Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, physical therapist
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 30, 10:00am
Parkinson’s Disease: The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
Description: The speaker will review the methods and importance of practicing mindfulness and meditation while on a Parkinson’s journey.
Speaker: John Bales Shorling, MD, internal medicine, UVA Hospital, Charlottesville, VA
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Virginia chapter
The webinar recording may be posted to the APDA Virginia chapter YouTube channel
Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Symposium
Description: This symposium will have a hybrid format (in person on Stanford campus and online) and feature a movement disorder specialist, autonomic disorder specialist, physical therapist, speech therapist, and neuro-palliative care physician from Stanford and other institutions in Northern California. A highlight in the afternoon will be a panel of people coping with MSA. Everyone is welcome.
Speakers:
Mitchell Miglis, MD, Stanford
Elena Call, MD, Kaiser Permanente
Jocelyn Jiao, MD, Stanford
Stevy Shadwick, SLP, Kaiser Permanente
Erica Pitsch, DPT, UCSF
Hosts: Stanford and Brain Support Network
Registration for virtual attendance
$20/each or $40 for a ticket for you and a scholarship ticket for someone with a financial need.
If questions or to request a scholarship ticket, please email Brain Support Network at conference@brainsupportnetwork.org
The webinar recording will be posted to the Stanford APDA YouTube channel