Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our May 2026 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.
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.)
- 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 2026.
Sunday, May 3, 10am
Living Parkinson’s
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The author of a new book “Living Parkinson’s” shares his practical guide grounded in research and real-life experience, offering clear strategies anyone can use to take control, find purpose and face Parkinson’s head-on.
Speaker: Steve Yellen, author, person with young onset PD
Host: Twitchy Woman
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Monday, May 4, 10am
Approaches to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
May not be specific to PD, but the host organization is focused on PD
No Description Available
Speaker: James Bateman, III, MD, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
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, phone 804-675-5931, Philadelphia & Richmond VA
This meeting is not recorded.
Monday, May 4, 2:30pm
Psychedelics for PD: What We Know, and What We Need to Find Out
Description: Hear a researcher’s insight on psilocybin to treat depression, a common symptom of Parkinson’s that can have more of an impact on quality of life than movement issues.
Speaker: Ellen Bradley, MD, UCSF
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 6, 9-10:30am
“Boys of Summer: Short Stop” Documentary Screening
Description: This film series follows the story of father, Dan with PD, and son, filmmaker Robert Cochrane, on their journey to visit every Major League Baseball Park. “Boys of Summer: Short Stop” (2020) continues their journey as Dan’s PD advances. Following the 53-minute screening, the filmmaker will take questions. Part of the “Virtual Support Group” series.
Speaker: Robert Cochrane, filmmaker
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Virtual Support Group playlist
Wednesday, May 6, 10am
Parkinson’s Basics: What You Need to Know
Audience: Newly diagnosed
Description: This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s, including causes, common symptoms, available treatments and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement” series.
Speaker: Anna Hohler, MD, Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Thursday, May 7, 11:30am-1pm
The Biological Clock, When Parkinson’s Meets the Aging Brain
Description: The speaker will explore the ways in which cellular and molecular mechanisms of PD models are similar to, and different from, currently understood mechanisms of brain aging. She will also explore how non-neurologic physiologic systems undergo aging and how this can impact people living with Parkinson’s.
Speaker: Ludy Shih, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Friday, May 8, 11am
Parkinson’s Beyond Movement: Managing Mood, Sleep, and Cognitive Changes
Description: The speakers will clarify the differences between neuropsychology and neuropsychiatry. They will also talk about ways to better understand and respond to common non‑motor symptoms of PD, including challenges relative to mood, anxiety, sleep, and cognition and offer practical, actionable steps you can take right away to improve your quality of life. Part of the “Live Well Today” series.
Speakers:
Joanne Hamilton, PhD, Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California, San Diego, CA
Greg Pontone, MD, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The recording will be posted to the DPF website
Monday, May 11, 2pm
Trauma, the Vagus Nerve, and Parkinson’s: The More You Know
Description: The speaker will explore all the ways the vagus nerve can interact and cause trauma in a person with Parkinson’s. Part of the “Meet the Expert” series.
Speaker: Karin Duncan, NMD, Coeur d’Alene Naturopathic Medicine, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Host: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
The recording may be posted to the NWPF Vimeo channel
Tuesday, May 12, 4pm
Answering Your Medical Cannabis Questions
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss the history, pharmacology, and research behind medical cannabis and share everything you need to know to make informed decisions about incorporating cannabis in your PD care plan, including side effects, medication interactions, long-term effectiveness, how best to consume, and more. Part of the “Young Onset Parkinson’s” series.
Speaker: Michelle Sexton, ND, UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
Hosts:
PMD Alliance
Young Onset Parkinson’s Network
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel in the YOPD Playlist
Wednesday, May 13, 10-11:15am
Expert Briefing: Artificial Intelligence & Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will provide an overview of AI’s role in the delivery of care for people with PD and how AI-enabled tools may influence communication, symptom tracking, and care personalization, and how individuals and care partners can engage with these tools responsibly. The speaker will also address key legal and ethical considerations while emphasizing the ongoing importance of human connection in care. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speaker: Allan D. Wu, MD, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, May 13, 12pm
Autonomic Dysfunction and Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss how much autonomic dysfunction can affect everyday functions in PD, from blood pressure and digestion to temperature regulation and bladder control. Part of the “Wellness Webcast” series.
Speaker: Michelle Dagostine, MD, Hartford Healthcare
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 13, 1pm
Medication and Research Updates
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: Expert speakers—including individuals living with Parkinson’s—will address both the practical and emotional challenges of YOPD. Participants will gain tools and guidance to support daily life, decision-making, and long-term planning. Part three of the “YOPD Virtual Lecture Series” series.
Hosts:
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Parkinson’s Foundation
Stonybrook Southampton Hospital
Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC
Marlene Myerson JCC, Manhattan
A recording may be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Thursday, May 14, 10am
Your Brain’s Future Isn’t Fixed
Description: The speaker will talk about when neurodegeneration starts and how baseline neuropsychological testing can help catch subtle shifts in cognition when the brain still has the greatest capacity to adapt.
Speaker: Joanne M. Hamilton, PhD, Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California
Host: PMD Alliance
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Thursday, May 14, 11am-12:30pm
Finding Your Flow: Tools to Improve Walking and Balance
Description: The speaker will help attendees understand their bodies, take an active role in their care, and build sustainable movement strategies that extend far beyond the clinic or insurance limitations. Part two of the “Taking Control: A PT’s Guide to Mastering PD Symptoms” series
Speaker: Emily Ramon, PT, re-active therapy & wellness, El Segundo, CA
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The conference recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Thursday, May 14, 12pm
Re-creating Recreation – Access, Adaptation, and Adventure
Description: The speaker will share real-life stories and practical examples that show how small, thoughtful changes to environments, equipment, and planning can make activities more accessible, reduce fatigue, and build confidence and independence. Part of the “Thriving Through Occupational Therapy” series.
Speaker: Molly Wuebker, OT, Owner of Uncurbed-Access, Des Moines, IA
Host: APDA Northwest (APDA NW)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel in the Thriving Through Occupational Therapy playlist
Monday, May 18, 10am
Our Journey to Parkinson’s Research Participation
Description: The speakers will discuss a wide range of topics related to clinical trial participation, including different types of clinical trial opportunities and how to learn about them, the practical aspects of participating in a clinical trial, strategies to overcome barriers to participation, myths about clinical trial participation in Black and African American communities, and the importance and benefits of diverse participation in clinical research. Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, chief mission officer, American Parkinson Disease Association
Speakers:
Denise Coley, person with PD, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Enable Your Vision, Co-chair of Special Interest Group-Black Diaspora
Bernard Coley, Co-chair of Special Interest Group-Black Diaspora
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Tuesday, May 19, 3pm
Ambiguous Loss: Living with Uncertainty
May not be specific to PD
Audience: Caregivers
Description: Caregiver stress sometimes may be misunderstood, with the real culprit being ambiguous loss. Ambiguous loss is unclear, has no resolution and no closure. Dementia, progressive, chronic conditions like PD and other movement disorders can create ambiguous loss whereby the person is psychologically present but physically different from who they once were or physically present but psychologically different from who they once were. Learn how to better cope with ambiguous loss and reduce caregiver burden.
Host: Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Tuesday, May 19, 4pm
Deciphering PD Medical Lingo
No Description Available. Part of the “Conversations with a Doc” series.
Speaker: Justin P Martello, MD, MedStar Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Host: Marilyn Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS)
The webinar recording will be posted to the MAPS YouTube channel in the Conversations with a Doc 2026 playlist
Wednesday, May 20, 9am
Avoiding Frauds and Scams When Living with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss how to recognize, prevent, and respond to frauds and scams when living with Parkinson’s. This session is designed to provide easy-to-understand guidance for everyday safety and peace of mind. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speakers: Jasmine Nixon-Davis, senior at UNC Charlotte, majoring in social work
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, May 20, 10am
Coffee & Conversations: Break the Ice on Taboo Topics
Description: Bring your questions about topics that often go unspoken: sex and intimacy, incontinence, drooling, constipation, speech and swallowing changes, driving, and impulse control behaviors. The speakers will explore why these issues can be difficult to talk about, how they impact emotional and social well-being, and practical ways to address them with care partners, friends, and healthcare professionals. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speakers:
Sneha Mantri, MD, Duke University, chief medical officer, Parkinson’s Foundation
Allison Allen, MSW, LCSW, Duke University Medical Center
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Miércoles, 20 de mayo, 10am
La medicina herbal y el Parkinson
Descripción: Los oradores abordarán el uso de plantas medicinales en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Parkinson, con el fin de complementar —en lugar de sustituir— los tratamientos convencionales. Esta práctica debe llevarse a cabo en consulta con profesionales de la salud para evitar interacciones potencialmente perjudiciales.
Facilitadora: Tatiana Wolfe, persona con EP
Presentador: Enrique Martinez, MD, Universidad de Florida
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance
Thursday, May 21, 9am
Parkinson’s and Constipation: A Candid Conversation
Description: An expert panel speaks openly about why constipation happens in Parkinson’s, practical ways to manage it and what the latest research may tell us about the gut-brain connection. Part of the “Third Thursday” series.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel
Thursday, May 21, 11am
Protein, Levodopa & Metabolic Support
Description: The speaker will provides a specific and practical roadmap for timing protein intake relative to the time of taking L-dopa. The results will demonstrate how specialised individualised monitoring of drug response can manage the dreaded “off” periods and enable best efficacy of L-dopa. The presentation will also highlight the different metabolic processes that need to be supported in Parkinson’s Disease as well as Multidisciplinary Management. Part 5 of the “Food as Medicine for Parkinson’s” series.
Speaker: Lucille Leader, Nutrition Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Integrated Nutrition Clinic, London, UK
Hosts:
No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
PD Buddy, United Kingdom
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Wednesday, May 27, 10am
Holding Space for Yourself in the Carepartner Journey
May not be specific to PD, but the host organization is focused on PD
Audience: Caregivers
Description: The speaker will explore how shame, waves of guilt, lingering regret show up in the caregiving journey and how cultivating self-compassion, courage, and connection can reduce hurts and fears, as we move forward with greater presence and peace. This session offers a supportive space to reflect, share (if you wish), and reconnect with your well-being.
Speaker: Olivia Bauer, social worker
Host: Parkinson Society of British Columbia (PSBC)
The recording will be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Miércoles, 27 de mayo, 10am
Manejo de las interrupciones nocturnas en la enfermedad de Parkinson
Descripción: El orador se centrará en tres desafíos nocturnos comunes: el síndrome de las piernas inquietas (RLS), el trastorno de conducta del sueño REM (RBD) y el insomnio. Los participantes obtendrán una mejor comprensión de las causas y los síntomas de estos trastornos del sueño, así como estrategias prácticas y recursos para gestionarlos mejor y mejorar su calidad de vida. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Dr. Alberto R. Ramos, MD, University of Miami
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar
Sunday, May 31, 10am
How to build a Parkinson’s Exercise Cocktail Plan
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The author will share her new book, “How to Build a PD Exercise Cocktail Plan: A Professional’s Companion Guidebook.” This book is written for health professionals and trainers in addition to people with Parkinson’s. Feel free to invite your personal trainer or physical therapist to attend this meeting.
Speaker: Kristine Meldrum, founder and president, Parkinson’s Place Iowa
Host: Twitchy Woman
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website