Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our November 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 November 2024.
Wednesday, October 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 10:30am
Power Up Your Voice
Note: This is not meant to be a drop-in program as information in each class will build upon the other. Please attend all four sessions.
Description: In this four-part series, a speech-language pathologist will discuss: understanding why voice and volume are perfectly clear sometimes and other times not (week 1), evidence-based voice programs LSVT and SPEAK OUT! (week 2), creating external motivation to exercise your voice (week 3), and extra tools that help with voice volume (week 4). Part of the “Beyond Medication Wellness Series.”
Speaker: Jessica Aubin, SLP, Aubin Aphasia Speech & Language Center, Bainbridge Island, WA
Host: APDA Northwest (APDA NW)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel in the Beyond Medication playlist
Saturday, November 2, 10am-12pm
Discovering Adaptability & Resilience [Caring for Someone with PD]
Audience: PD Caregivers
Description: Discover how adaptability and resilience can help manage life with Parkinson’s disease. Learn effective strategies for handling the disease’s progression and managing fluctuating symptoms with confidence. Gain practical tools to respond resiliently to setbacks and emotional challenges and understand the importance of acknowledging emotions and fostering emotional well-being. A Care Partner Summit.
Speaker: Bradley McDaniels, PhD, University of North Texas
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
We have no information about recording this event.
Monday, November 4, 10am
Long Term Care Planning [for PD]
No Description Available
Speaker: Emily Hall, LCSW
Host: Philadelphia & 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 (ID: 666 709 920#)
Questions? Contact Jessica Kaplan, jessica.kaplan2@va.gov, 804-675-5931, Philadelphia & Richmond VA, with questions.
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Monday, November 4, 12pm
Fireside Chat with Dr. Soania Mathur
Description: The speaker will share how she balances her professional life, advocacy work, and podcasting, all while managing Parkinson’s. Gain insights into living well with a chronic disease and hear directly from someone who navigates this journey with grace and resilience.
Speaker: Soania Mathur, MD, retired family physician and person with PD
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Monday, November 4, 2:30pm
A Photographer’s Journey into Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will share her new series of large-scale, color images titled, “Tremor.” This collection of images explores the connections between the artist’s Parkinson’s Disease (diagnosed in 2019) and the movements and changeability of nature. To make such captivating photographs, a slow shutter is used and the artist allows her tremor to guide the camera.
Speaker: Kristin V. Rehder, MA, documentary photographer and writer
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 6, 9am
How to Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms: A Focus on Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, and Constipation
No description available
Speaker: Lindsey Smith, PharmD, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 6, 10am
New to Parkinson’s [Caregiving]
Audience: Newly Diagnosed PD Caregivers
Description: Receiving a PD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Explore the unique ways each person experiences their diagnosis. Discuss how relationship dynamics may change and receive guidance on maintaining a strong sense of self throughout the journey. A Care Partner Summit.
Speaker: Laura M. Clabo, LAPSW, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
We have no information about recording this event.
Wednesday, November 6, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Description: Learn about DBS as a treatment option for PD, essential tremor and dystonia, and HIFU as a treatment for essential tremor.
Speaker: Katherine Baich-Colon, RN, BSN, Hartford neurosurgery nurse navigator
Host: Hartford Healthcare, Bridgeport, CT
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Wednesday, November 6, 11am
Supplements for Parkinson’s: Goose Chase or Game Changer?
Description: Understand common supplements used for Parkinson’s symptoms and the evidence behind them. Part of the NeuroLife webinar series.
Speaker: Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Bastyr University
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Thursday, November 7, 11am
Discussion of DBS Medical Devices Attributes
Description: Representatives from Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic will discuss the attributes of their medical devices used for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to help those interested in DBS determine which device is most suitable for their individual circumstances.
Speakers:
Matt Mian, MD (Abbott)
Brad Antkiewicz (Abbott)
Merek Gourley (Boston Scientific)
Meg Lambert (Medtronic)
Host: Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PAR YouTube channel
Tuesday, November 8, 12pm
Living Well with Advancing Parkinson’s: Tips and Tools for Care Partners and People with Parkinson’s
Description: The speakers will share practical advice for care partners and people with PD about navigating advancing and advanced Parkinson’s, including tips and tools to help manage cognitive decline, apathy and fatigue, difficulties with sleep, speech and swallowing disruption, and urinary and digestive issues.
Moderator: Polly Dawkins, Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director
Speaker: Jori Fleisher, MD, Rush University
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The webinar recording may be posted to the DPF YouTube channel
Saturday, November 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
Women and Parkinson’s Disease: Addressing Differences and Unmet Needs
Description: The speakers will provide an overview of how women differ from men when it comes to risk factors for PD, motor and non-motor symptoms of PD, response to treatments, and social impact. They will also discuss the unmet needs of women and ongoing and future research that is aimed to better understand gender differences in PD and tailor treatment strategies to improve care, outcomes, and quality of life in women.
Speakers:
Nijee Luthra, MD, PhD, movement disorders specialist, UCSF
Tamara Stiep, MD, movement disorders specialist, UCSF
Host: PD Active, Berkeley, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel in the Webinars/Forums playlist
Sunday, November 10, 10am
Robert Cochrane: Acceptance, Improv for PD and Day One
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The author of “Acceptance: A Hero’s Journey through Parkinson’s and a PhD” will talk about his new book, Improv for PD, and Day One writing program.
Speaker: Robert Cochrane, PhD, author
Host: Twitchy Woman
The webinar recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Monday, November 11, 11:30am
Rebranding Parkinson’s – a New Patient-centered, Evidence-based Approach
Description: Despite 200+ years of effort, we do not have a system to predict, prevent, halt, or reverse Parkinson’s. The speaker will explore the notion that the problem lies in the lens through which we’ve been viewing it, the approaches we’ve been taking, and the assumptions we’ve been making. She suggests a revised patient-centered, evidence-based, pragmatic paradigm that includes education, symptom tracking, goal-setting, and counseling regarding diet, daily physical activity, social health, and strategies to encourage financial stability.
Speaker: Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Bastyr University
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
A webinar recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Tuesday, November 12, 4pm
Depression and Anxiety with Parkinson’s
No descriptions available. Part of the Conversations with a Doc quarterly speaker series.
Speakers:
Gwenn S. Smith, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Rebecca Rye, CRNP-PMH, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Host: Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
A webinar recording will be posted to the MAPS YouTube channel
Tuesday, November 12, 4pm
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Exercise is the One Thing That Can Give You Back Control
Audience: Young Onset PD (YOPD)
Description: The speaker will share the specific ways to exercise in order to reduce PD symptoms and potentially slow the progression of the disease. She will remind listeners that if you don’t start exercising as soon as you are diagnosed, you miss a window of opportunity to potentially pause PD’s progression and that PD accelerates quickly with inactivity.
Speaker: Kristine Meldrum, exercise professional, author
Host: Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN)
The webinar recording will be posted to the YOPN website
Wednesday, November 13, 8am
VA Aid & Attendance Benefits
Not specific to PD
Description: The speaker will present info about Aid and Attendance benefits, compensation and pension.
Speaker: Aretha Gipson, Outreach Veterans Service Officer
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 13, 10am
What’s on Your Mind? Thinking & Memory Changes
Description: This webinar will review the cognitive and memory changes in Parkinson’s, like slowness in thinking, decreased attention span and difficulty finding words. The speaker will share practical strategies to help with daily activities. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webinar series.
Speaker: Greg Pontone, MD, University of Florida
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The webinar recording may be posted to the Wellness Wednesday playlist of the PF YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 13, 11am
Are Parkinson’s and DLB Two Sides of the Same Disease?
Description: The speaker will discuss why it might make sense to combine Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies into a single disorder. Part of the NeuroLife webinar series.
Speaker: Daniel Weintraub, MD, psychiatrist, University of Pennsylvania
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 13, 12pm
Social Prescribing for People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Description: The speaker will discuss the science behind how vital social interaction is for improving mood, reducing feelings of loneliness, and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with PD.
Speaker: Indu Subramanian, MD, UCLA
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Thursday, November 14, 11am
Practical Tips to Maintain Independence and Make Life Easier (Part II)
Description: The speaker will share practical tips to maintain independence and make life easier. Part two of the four-part Moving Forward webinar series.
Speaker: Mary Grace Lagasca, OT, occupational therapist
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 14, 12pm
Thriving with Parkinson Disease
Description: The speaker will review what to expect and how to advocate for your best treatment options. Part of the NeuroLife webinar series.
Speaker: Sandeep Thakkar, DO, neurologist, Hoag Medical Group, Irvine, CA
Host: PMD Alliance
The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Friday, November 15, 1pm
Taking Care of Yourself – Self-Compassion for Caregivers
Audience: Caregivers
Not specific to PD. Some information may be specific to British Columbia
Description: The speaker will explore the importance of support in your caregiver role, reflect on your current level of self-care, and discuss the practice of self-compassion as well as examine how to build and utilize support networks and understand the dimensions of resilience. Also, Family Caregivers of British Columbia will share valuable resources. Part one of a three-part Caregiver Webinar Series.
Speakers:
Ross Dunne, MD, Greater Manchester Dementia Research Centre, Manchester, England
Representatives from Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Monday, November 18, 11am
Bas Bloem, The Parkinson Pandemic, A Call to Action!
Description: The speaker will address the Parkinson Pandemic as well as numerous new research studies that offer strategies for an optimistic road forward.
Speaker: Bas Bloem, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Monday, November 18, 4pm
Navigating Caregiving as a Couple: Real-Life Experiences and Strategies
Audience: Caregivers
Not specific to PD
Description: This discussion will explore how couples manage the complexities of caregiving while maintaining their relationships and individual well-being. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about strategies for navigating dual roles and can ask questions about balancing caregiving responsibilities with a shared life. Part two of a three-part Caregiver Webinar Series.
Facilitator: Corrina Masson, MSW, Parkinson Society British Columbia
Speakers:
Stan Shabason
Ahava Shira
Michelle Heath
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 20, 9am
A Neurological Approach for Parkinson’s Disease
Description: The speaker will discuss how acupuncture techniques can help symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Speaker: John Gorsuch, DACM, Venice Acupuncture & Functional Neurology, Venice, FL
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel
Wednesday, November 20, 10am
The Essentials Toolbox [When Caring for Someone with PD]
Audience: PD Caregivers
Description: Panelists will share what they have learned and offer effective tips and tools that support everyday PD caregiving challenges. The care partner’s toolbox may include tips for self-care, strategies for building support networks and enhancing communication skills. Share the essential tools and resources that have helped you. A Care Partner Summit.
Speaker: Ece Bayram, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
We have no information about recording this event.
Thursday, November 21, 9am
Year of Momentum: What Parkinson’s Research Accomplished in 2024
Description: MJFF scientists, staff and other experts review this transformational time in Parkinson’s research, discussing the latest in the search for better treatments, advances in our understanding of the disease and more. 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, November 21, 11am
Ten Things You Need to Know About Hospice
Audience: Caregivers
Not Specific to PD
Description: The speaker will discuss the essentials of hospice care to empower family caregivers to make informed decisions and advocate for the best care possible, while receiving essential resources and support to navigate end-of-life care. Learn basic hospice philosophy, when to consider hospice care, the core members of the interdisciplinary team and their roles, who can make a referral to hospice, and who can start and stop hospice care.
Speaker: Helen Bauer, RN, hospice nurse
Host: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), San Francisco, CA
The webinar recording may be posted to the FCA YouTube channel
Thursday, November 21, 2pm
Better Balance [with PD]
Description: Learn strengthening exercises from a physical therapist who will help reduce your PD symptoms and better maintain your balance.
Speaker: Nate Coomer, DPT, Parkinson’s Fitness Project owner
Host: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the NWPF video resource library
Thursday, November 21, 2:30pm
Dental Challenges and Parkinson’s Disease
Description: A dentist who specializes in treating patients with unique medical situations, such as movement disorders, will discuss dental treatment for those who have a tremor, the role of oral pathogens in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, personal mouth care for those with dexterity issues, dental care for someone with cognitive decline, dental care for medically compromised individuals, and more. Part of the Dr. Gilbert Hosts webinar series.
Speaker: Louis Siegelman, DDS, New York City
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Tuesday, November 26, 2pm
Addressing Caregiver Needs: Burden, Burnout, and Support for Wellbeing
Audience: Caregivers
Not specific to PD
Description: The speaker will focus on the caregiver’s own mental and emotional health. Explore the signs of burnout, the impact of caregiving on personal identity and relationships, and effective strategies for managing grief and emotional stress. Gain practical tools and support to maintain well-being and resilience throughout the caregiving journey. Part three of a three-part Caregiver Webinar Series.
Speaker: Tricia Wallace, counselor, Parkinson Society British Columbia
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
The webinar recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Miércoles, 27 de noviembre, 10am
Una conversación sobre herramientas prácticas
Audiencia: cuidadoras
No específico de la EP
Descripción: La caja de herramientas para aliados en el cuidado incluirá estrategias prácticas, recursos y mecanismos de apoyo. Nuestros panelistas profundizarán en consejos y herramientas eficaces diseñados para simplificar los desafíos cotidianos. Los temas pueden incluir el autocuidado, la creación de redes de apoyo, mejorar las habilidades de comunicación, brindar asistencia práctica y estrategias para la planificación anticipada. Cumbre para Cuidadores.
Moderadora:
Josephine De Lira, trabajadora social clínica certificada, Northwestern Medicine
Panelistas:
Oda Garcia, embajadora de la Parkinson’s Foundation, hija adulta cuidadora
Carla Velastegui, miembro del People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, hija adulta cuidadora
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
No tenemos información sobre la grabación de este evento.