Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our May 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 May 2024.
Wednesday, May 1, 10am-noon
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description: Learn about DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Q&A follows.
Speaker: Elizabeth Saunders, RN, BSN, Hartford Health Deep Brain Stimulation Program Coordinator
Host: Hartford Healthcare
Call 855-442-4373 or use this registration webpage
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Wednesday, May 1, 12pm
What Did You Say? [Speech Therapy for PD]
Description: The speaker will share how speech therapy can make eating safer and improve communication.
Speaker: Michele Demarest, CCC-SLP, speech/language pathologist
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Thursday, May 2, 11am
Intimacy and Parkinson’s
Description: The two speakers will discuss intimacy, sexuality, and relationship dynamics when living with Parkinson’s.
Moderator: Devon Fulford, Davis Phinney Foundation
Speakers:
Lisa Thomas, licensed relationship and sex therapist
Daniel Fleshner, licensed professional counselor and AASECT certified sex therapist
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF website
Friday, May 3, 11am
Living with Parkinson’s as an LGBTQ+ individual: the Latest Research
Description: The speaker will address her research into the specific needs and barriers of LGBTQ+ individuals with PD in accessing health information and healthcare. Part of the “Let’s Talk Parkinson’s” webinar series.
Speaker: Tara L. McIsaac, PT, PhD, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
sábado 4 de mayo, 7am
Unidos: Aprendamos sobre el Parkinson y la Investigación
Descripción: Aprenda sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson, la salud mental, la nutrición y los estudios genéticos para vivir mejor con la enfermedad de Parkinson y comprenda por qué la participación hispana en las investigaciones es importante.
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de Parkinson’s Foundation
Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Symposium
Description: All topics are appropriate to Parkinson’s and MSA, including movement and autonomic symptoms, speech and physical therapy, neuro-palliative care, and brain donation to contribute to research and a cure. The moderated panel may not be of interest to people with PD.
Speakers:
Mitchell Miglis, MD, Stanford Autonomic Disorders Center
Elena Call, MD, Kaiser Neurology
Jocelyn Jiao, MD, Stanford Neuro-Palliative Care
Stevy Shadwick, SLP, Kaiser Santa Clara
Erica Pitsch, DPT, UCSF
Robin Riddle, CEO, Brain Support Network
Panel of people with MSA and care partners
Hosts:
Stanford Movement Disorders Center
Brain Support Network
Virtual registration $20. Scholarships available by emailing conference@brainsupportnetwork.org.
Deadline to register for virtual attendance is shortly after the symposium begins. Registration webpage:
The webinar recording will be posted on the Brain Support Network YouTube channel
Monday, May 6, 10am
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression in PD
Speakers:
Roseanne Dobkin, PhD
Lauren St. Hill, LCSW
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#)
Contact Jessica Kaplan, , 804-675-5931 at the Philadelphia and Richmond VA with questions.
We have no information about recording this event.
Monday, May 6, 12pm
Topic Unknown (at the time this list was prepared)
No description available. This webinar is part of the “Everything Parkinson’s” monthly series. The topic may not be specific to PD, though the host organization is PD-focused.
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
Contact Giselle Tamula at PNI with questions: 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
Monday, May 6, 2:30pm
Preventing Fractures in People with Parkinsonism
Description: Learn about bone health in Parkinson’s, who is affected and how you can help prevent fractures, as well as some of the clinical studies being conducted in this area.
Speaker: Jacque Perkins, clinical research coordinator, UCSF
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 8, 10am
Trouble with Zzz’s: Sleep Challenges with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will address the common sleep issues associated with Parkinson’s disease, how it affects sleep quality, and explore ways to get a better night’s sleep while living with PD. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” webinar series.
Speaker: Aleks Videnovic, MD, MSc, neurologist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, May 8, 11am
Parkinson’s Terminology
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description: The speaker will discuss some of the things your neurologist or healthcare provider may ask you to do and why that is important. We will also learn disease terminology to help make your next office visit more informative. Part of the “PDLER” series.
Speaker: a movement disorders specialist, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Host: Banner Health
This webinar will not be recorded.
Wednesday, May 8, 12pm
Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss cognitive issues in Parkinson’s and ways to improve them.
Speaker: Joel Mack, MD, psychiatrist, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 8, 1pm
Using ClinicalTrials.gov to Find the Right Trial for You
Description: Clinicaltrials.gov is a great resource for finding clinical trials looking for participants, but it can be difficult to navigate. We’ll discuss the basics of finding trials and what to do once you find a trial you are interested in. Part of the “NeuroLife Online” webinar series.
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
miércoles 8 de mayo, 3pm
Cuerpo, Mente y Espíritu [con EP]
Descripción: Más allá de un tratamiento farmacológico, hoy en día existen medidas y estrategias terapéuticas que ayudan a vivir mejor con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Parte de la serie de seminarios web “Sabir es Vivir.”
Oradoro: Michael Alosilla, MD, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance
Thursday, May 9, 11am
Biomarkers and Testing for PD
Description: The speaker will deliver a primer on biomarkers for PD and answer questions about current biomarker research. Attendees will learn why biomarkers for PD are so important, new tests that can determine whether someone has PD and the limitations of these tests, and what a seed amplification is. Part of the “Spotlight on Parkinson’s” webinar series.
Speaker: David Standaert, MD, PhD, movement disorder specialist, APDA Scientific Advisory Board Chairman
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Thursday, May 9, 12pm
Thriving with Parkinson Disease
Description: The speaker will review what to expect and how to advocate for your best treatment options.
Speaker: Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, movement disorder specialist, Georgetown University, Washington DC
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Friday, May 10, 12pm
Choking & Swallowing Issues with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss how speech therapy can improve quality of life in people with PD. Part of the “Let’s Talk Parkinson’s” webinar series.
Speaker: Julia Nicholls, SLP, speech therapist
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Tuesday, May 14, 12pm
Discover Different Types of Tremor [in PD]
Description: The speaker will discuss the hallmarks of tremor, how tremor syndromes are diagnosed, and tips for managing the different types. Part of the “NeuroLife Online” webinar series.
Speaker: Fariha Jamal, MD, movement disorder specialist, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, May 14, 4pm
Finding your Balance: Strategies for Weight Management in Parkinson’s Disease
Audience: Young Onset
Description: The speaker will review how to identify and modify eating behaviors that impact weight, manage appetite changes associated with Parkinson’s, and share strategies for meal planning to support optimal nourishment. This is the second of a two-part series about nutritional and lifestyle interventions aimed at helping you to be optimally nourished.
Speaker: Kelly Morrow, MS, RDN, FAND
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the YOPN website
Wednesday, May 15, 8-9:20am
Meet Sharon Krischer
Description: Writer of the blog “Twitchy Woman: Adventures with Parkinson’s” and host of the Twitchy Woman webinar series will talk about her PD journey since being diagnosed in 2009 after several years of experiencing odd symptoms.
Speaker: Sharon Krischer, person with PD
Host: Parkinson Social Network (PSN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PSN YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 15, 10am
Exploring Home Safety & Modifications for Aging in Place [with PD]
Description: The speaker will highlight home safety as well as practical, PD-tailored modifications that you can make around the home to keep you safe and independent. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” webinar series.
Speaker: Claudia Kerzner, Senior Proof, certified aging-in-place specialist (CAPS), Plantation, Florida
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, May 15, 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
Thursday, May 16, 9am
When Parkinson’s Hurts: Treatments for Managing Pain
Description: An expert panel will discuss why Parkinson’s causes pain and ways to treat it, from standard treatments such as medication adjustments and muscle relaxants to alternative therapies like acupuncture and cannabidiol, or CBD. Part of the “Third Thursday Webinar Series.”
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
The webinar recording is available on the MJFF YouTube channel
Thursday, May 16, 10:30am
Finessing Fine Motor Skills [with PD]
Description: This is the first of a four-part series focused on the hands and fine motor skills. It is not meant to be a drop-in program as information in each class will build upon the other. Those who register should plan to attend all four Wednesdays in May and June. Topics will include strengthening and stretching, dexterity and coordination, fine motor skills for hobbies and games, adaptive tools, and techniques for daily activities.
Speaker: Heidi Huynh, OTR, CTRS, occupational therapist
Host: APDA Northwest
More information about the four-part series
The webinar recording may be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel
Thursday, May 16, 12pm
Boxing for Parkinson Disease
Description: Join this boxing class to learn how non-contact boxing helps people with Parkinson’s by moving your body in all planes of motion, while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout. Boxing has proven that anyone, at any level of ability, can lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier/happier life. Part of the “NeuroLife Online” webinar series.
Speaker: Dean Moskowitz, coach, Boxing for Balance, Woodland Hills, CA
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Sunday, May 19, 10am
Ping Pong for Good [PD exercise]
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The speakers will talk about the social and exercise benefits of this program and how to find or start a chapter near you.
Speaker: Maureen and Trent Will, founders, Ping Ping for Good
Host: Twitchy Woman
Only women with PD should participate.
The webinar recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Tuesday, May 21, 12pm
Parkinson’s and Your Mental Health
Description: The speaker will provide an overview of the wide variety of approaches one can use to help maintain good mental health while navigating life with Parkinson’s as well as the resources that are available if you find you are facing mental health challenges and how to access them.
Speaker: Peggy Rost, CSWA, MPA, social worker, Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon
Host: Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PRO YouTube channel
miércoles 22 de mayo, 10am
Explorando la longevidad y la progresión [en EP]
Descripción: Durante este seminario web, exploraremos por qué las personas con enfermedad de Parkinson progresan de manera diferente, cómo vivir bien en el maratón de la EP y cómo las necesidades de tratamiento y atención pueden cambiar con el tiempo. Parte del seminario web del “Miércoles de Bienestar.”
Oradora: Maria Moro De Casillas, MD, Hartford HealthCare Medical GroupMaria
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación del seminario web se puede publicar en el canal de YouTube de la Parkinson’s Foundation en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar
Thursday, May 23, 10am
The Connection Between Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s
Description: Attendees will learn the similarities and differences between the pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the differences between the cognitive challenges of AD and those of PD, the new treatments available for AD and their relevance to PD, and if it’s possible for someone to have both diseases. Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.
Speaker: Claire Sexton, DPhil, Alzheimer’s Association Senior Director of Scientific Programs & Outreach
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Thursday, May 23, 11am
Cognition’s Impact on Daily Life [with PD]
Description: The speakers will discuss cognition in Parkinson’s and strategies for improving cognitive function in various settings. This is part five of a six-part series on “Navigating Parkinson’s for Successful Management & Wellbeing.”
Speakers:
John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, speech/language pathologist
Josefa Domingos, MSc, PhD candidate, physiotherapist
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Tuesday, May 28, 2-3:30pm
Watch “Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s”
Description: Watch the film “Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s.” The film follows three people navigating their lives with resourcefulness and determination in the face of PD. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.
Panelists:
Fernando Pagan, MD, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
One of the people featured in the film
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 29, 10am
Current and Emerging Methods to Aid Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Description: The speaker will review the newest criteria for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease based on the current understanding of PD as well as emerging technology and advances in research that are helping doctors make a diagnosis or distinguish between Parkinson’s and other similar conditions. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” webinar series.
Speaker: Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN, movement disorders specialist, University of Miami
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Thursday, May 30, 2-3:30pm
[PD] Personal Care Series
Audience: People with Parkinson’s and care partners
Description: The speaker will give instruction and ideas regarding strategies and equipment to assist the person with PD with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and cooking/feeding. CEUs available. This is the first of a two-part series.
Speaker: Mindy Laidlaw, OT, occupational therapist
Host: Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO)
Registration webpage (maximum enrollment is 20)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PRO YouTube channel
Thursday, May 30, 3pm
Deep Brain Stimulation and Non-Motor Symptoms
Description: A Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeon will explore DBS therapy and its impact on Parkinson’s disease (PD) management, including non-motor symptoms.
Speaker: Stefan Lang, MD, PhD, University of British Columbia
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel