Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our June 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 June 2024.
Monday, June 3, 10am
Improv for PD
Speaker: Robert Cochrane, PhD, founder of Yes, And…eXercise (YAX)
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#)
Questions? Contact Jessica Kaplan, 804-675-5931, Philadelphia and Richmond VA. (Note: Others are covering for Jessica while she is on maternity leave.)
We have no information about recording this event.
Monday, June 3, 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
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
Telephone: 669-900-6833
Questions? Contact Giselle Tamula, 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, June 3, 2:30pm
Winter Stars: A Parkinson’s and Caregiving Story
Description: The speaker will offer an intimate, unvarnished and loving portrayal of what he discovered as he accompanied his mom on her life’s final journey [with dementia].
Speaker: Dave Iverson, author, documentary film producer/director, journalist, person with PD, former caregiver
Host: PD-Connect
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 4, 10:00am
Overcoming Freezing of Gait: Tips, Tricks, & Tech
Description: Physical therapists will delve into the complexities of freezing episodes and share tailored exercises, environmental modifications, and assistive devices to navigating freezing with confidence and resilience. Part of the “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” webinar series.
Moderator: Teresa Baker, DPT, Center for Neurorehabilitation, Boston University
Speaker: Tim Nordahl, DPT, Center for Neurorehabilitation, Boston University
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Virginia
The webinar recording will be posted to the Let’s Keep Moving playlist on the APDA YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 4, 5-7pm
Tremor Disorders: Differential Diagnosis & Treatment
Audience: Healthcare professionals
No description available. One continuing medical education unit (CME).
Host: Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society (KCSCS)
We have no information about recording this event.
Wednesday, June 5, 8am
Research Spotlight: Preclinical Models of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia
Description: A movement disorders specialist will share his research to better understand the cause of dyskinesia in Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Phillipe Huot, MD, PhD, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
The webinar recording will be posted to the WPC website
Wednesday, June 5, 10am
Recognize & Respond to Parkinson’s Psychosis
Description: Learn what to watch for and know how to respond to these behavior changes to ensure the safety and well-being of you and your loved one. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webinar series.
Speakers:
Heshan J. Fernado, PhD, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, MI
Ruth Maidens, Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Alberta, Canada
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, June 5, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound
Description: The speaker will talk about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as treatment options for PD, essential tremor and dystonia. Q&A follows.
Speaker: Katherine Baich-Colon, RN, Hartford Healthcare, Hartford, CT
Host: Hartford Healthcare
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Saturday, June 8, 11am-3pm
New England Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Hear about how ongoing research and genetics are providing clues to slowing progression, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s.
Speakers:
Albert Hung, MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
David K. Simon, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Boston
Stephen L. Lee, MD, PhD, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
Joy Antonelle de Marcaida, MD, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Anna DePold Hohler, MD, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston
Keith J. Ciccone, BS, LPN, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
We have no information about recording this event.
Sunday, June 9, 10am
Ballroom Dance [for PD]
Audience: Women with PD
Description: A professional ballroom dancer and education professional will teach attendees some ballroom dance moves.
Speaker: Erin Angelo, RxBallroom Dance founder
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, June 10, 9am
In-Depth Look at Impulse Control Challenges
Description: The speaker will discuss the pathophysiology and risk factors of Impulse Control Behavior Disorders (ICBDs), including what ICBDs are, how to recognize them and their challenges, and how they can be treated.
Speaker: Ines Debove, MD, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Monday, June 10, 9am
Managing Parkinson’s Medications
Description: A movement disorders neurologist, will be joined by Alice, a person with PD who has personal experience facing medication management issues. They will discuss the basic principles of medication management for PD, share some helpful hints to make daily management more effective, and go into some detail like how to know it is time to start medication, how your doctor chooses which medication to start with or add to your regimen, and when medications should be increased or decreased.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, American Parkinson Disease Association Chief Scientific Officer
Speaker: Stephanie Bissonnette, DO, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording may be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 11, 7am
Dental Care and Parkinson’s
Description: A dentist will talk about the delivery and need for dental care for patients with complex medical concerns and aging, particularly as it pertains to people with Parkinson’s disease.
Speaker: Rick Jackomis, DDS, Sterling, VA
Host: Parkinson Social Network (PSN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PSN YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 11, 2pm
APPs and How They Enhance Your [Parkinson’s] Care
Description: Learn the benefits of seeing an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – a term encompassing physicians associates, nurse practitioners, and more, and how their scope of practice compares to medical doctors (MDs). Due to the limited number of MDs specializing in movement disorders, APPs in Parkinson’s and movement disorders care are essential to extending access to informed treatment plans.
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 11, 4pm
Preventing Freezing of Gait using Wearable Robotics in Parkinson’s Disease
Audience: Young Onset
Description: Three researchers will present on gait dysfunction. Learn how freezing of gait (FOG) impacts movement and walking in PD, explore the potential of next-generation wearable robotics to improve FOG in people with PD.
Speakers:
Franchino Porciuncula, PT, DScPT, EdD, Boston University
Nicholas Wendel, PT, DPT, Center for Neurorehabilitation
Christina Lee, PhD, Harvard Biodesign Lab
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the YOPN website
Tuesday, June 11, 5-7pm
Diagnosis & Treatment of Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Audience: Healthcare professionals
No description available. One continuing medical education unit (CME).
Host: Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society (KCSCS)
We have no information about recording this event.
Wednesday, June 12, 10am
Parkinsonisms
Description: Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the types of parkinsonisms and how they are diagnosed and treated. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webinar series.
Speaker: Jerome Lisk, MD, The University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, June 12, 12pm
Microbiome and Parkinson’s
Description: A movement disorders specialist will discuss dietary management and the role of the gut microbiome for people living with PD..
Speaker: Delaram Safarpour, MD, OHSU
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Wednesday, June 12, 1pm
Can You Hear Me? Voice Challenges in Parkinson’s
Description: Learn how to strengthen the voice in the presence of PD. The speaker will discuss two major issues affecting quality of life with PD, provide an overview on motor and non-motor symptoms, and share non-pharmaceutical and no-cost interventions you can do at home.
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Thursday, June 13, 12pm
Living Safely with Parkinson’s: Inside and Outside of Your Home
Description: The speaker will share interior design strategies including smart home technology as well as AgeTech: a category of technology focused on improving the quality of life for older people and caregivers.
Moderator: Polly Dawkins, DPF Executive Director
Speaker: Carol Chiang, OT, Evolving Homes
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the DPF YouTube channel
Thursday, June 13, 5pm
PD Masterclass
Description: A physical therapist will talk about autonomic nervous system changes in PD, ways to manage symptoms, and what supports people with Parkinson’s need.
Speaker: Emily Ramon, DPT, re+active
Host: Re Active Physical Therapy and Wellness, Los Angeles and Torrance, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the re+active YouTube channel
Monday, June 17, 11am
[Parkinson’s] Medications Explained
Description: The speaker will explore the medications used to treat Parkinson’s and how they work in the body. Part of the “PDLER” series.
Speaker: a movement disorders specialist, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
Host: Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ
This webinar will not be recorded.
Monday, June 17, 11am
Sleep, Rest, and Parkinson’s
Description: A neurologist will discuss how sleep disturbances can impact energy during the day, attentiveness, motor symptom management, etc., as well as the impact on relationships. He will also discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and strategies that can potentially help people living with Parkinson’s – and their partners – get the rest they need. Person with Parkinson’s, Tom Cmajdalka will also share his Parkinson’s-related sleep challenges and how he manages those symptoms.
Speaker: Emmanuel During, MD, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Host: Parkinson Canada
The webinar recording may be posted to the Parkinson Canada YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 18, 5-7pm
Surgical Therapies in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor and Other Movement Disorders
Audience: Healthcare professionals
No description available. One continuing medical education unit (CME).
Host: Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society (KCSCS)
We have no information about recording this event.
Wednesday, June 19, 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, June 19, 1pm
Palliative Care
No description available
Speaker: Corinna Balentine, FNP-C, Waterfront Wellness, In-Home Concierge Healthcare Practitioners
Host: Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation (MPF)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
For questions or assistance contact Julia Wall, 248-419-8009
The webinar recording will be posted to the MPF YouTube channel
Wednesday, June 19, 1pm
PD 101
Audience: Newly Diagnosed
Description: If you or your loved one have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, chances are you are looking beyond your doctor for answers to your questions and for support on how to live well on this new journey!
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
This webinar is offered quarterly and will not be recorded.
Miércoles, 19 de junio, 3pm
La dieta MIND protege el cerebro
Descripción: La dieta MIND (Intervención Mediterránea-DASH para Retrasar la Degeneración cerebral), es una intervención o régimen alimenticio para ayudarnos a mantener nuestros cerebros sanos. Investigaciones científicas demuestran que comer ciertos alimentos (y evitar otros) retrasa el envejecimiento cerebral.
Oradora: Isabel (Isa) Carrizales, RD, LDN, Dietista Registrada
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación del seminario web se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance
Thursday, June 20, 9am
You Want to Volunteer for Parkinson’s Research: Now What?
Description: Panelists will discuss the experience and impact of participating in research studies, how to find the right study for you, what to expect as a participant, and how you can help shape what and how research is done. 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, June 20, 10am-12pm
Debriefing the Caregiver Role
Audience: PD caregivers who lost their loved one in the past 2 years
Description: An online group session dedicated to sharing experiences and coping with loss and grief.
Moderator: Elaine Book, clinical social worker
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
We have no information about recording this event.
Friday, June 21, 11am
Parkinson’s Dystonia: Symptoms, Manifestations & Treatments
Description: A movement disorders neurologist will discuss how to recognize and treat the symptoms of dystonia in Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Xenos Mason, MD, Keck School of Medicine, USC
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Tuesday, June 25, 7am
Staying Active with Rock Steady Boxing
Description: A Rock Steady Boxing coach will share the importance of exercise and physical activity, balance training, gait exercises, stretching and strengthening, and cardio for people with Parkinson’s. She will also discuss how care partners and family members are important partners on the team.
Speaker: Anne-Marie Ford, Rock Steady Boxing coach, Vienna, VA
Host: Parkinson Social Network (PSN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PSN YouTube channel
Miércoles, 26 de junio, 10am
Explorando la seguridad en el hogar y las modificaciones en casa
Descripción: Conozca algunas modificaciones prácticas en el hogar para mantener la seguridad y la independencia cuando se vive con la enfermedad de Parkinson. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación del seminario web se publicará en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar en el canal de YouTube de PF
Thursday, June 27, 11am
Overcoming Exercise Barriers in Parkinson’s
Description: The two speakers share strategies to overcome common obstacles to exercise and establish a routine that is both enjoyable and beneficial. Part six 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, physiotherapist, PhD candidate
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Thursday, June 27, 11am
SmartXPD® (Strength-Mobility-Agility-Reaction-Technique)
Description: Learn more about exercises tailored to address the unique needs of those living with PD!
Speaker: Patrick LoSasso, SmartXPD® creator and PCLA president
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Sunday, June 28, 10am
Tai Chi [for PD]
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The speaker will lead Tai Chi exercises in a slow meditative way, guiding you to a deeper state of relaxation and wellbeing. The class can be done sitting or standing.
Speaker: Margaret Olmstead, senior teacher and Legacy Holder for the Tai Chi Foundation
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
Saturday, June 29, 10am-3pm
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Symposium
Description: This hybrid symposium will feature a movement disorder specialist, memory 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 PSP or CBD. (We use the acronym “CBD” to include corticobasal syndrome.)
Multiple speakers
Hosts:
Stanford Neurology
Brain Support Network
Registration opens soon. To be sure you are notified when registration opens, you can join the Brain Support Network email list or email us.
The symposium recording will be shared with registrants and eventually posted to the Stanford APDA YouTube channel