Stanford PD Community Blog

On June 24, the Davis Phinney Foundation offered a webinar on tips for better living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).  In a question and answer format, Dr. Michael Okun, a movement disorder specialist, discussed topics covered in his new book "Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers."

On June 18th, PMD Alliance presented a webinar called “Intimacy in PD.” Intimacy encompasses deep emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical closeness in a relationship. Both the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can have an impact on all aspects of intimacy. In addition, care partners face their own challenges, exacerbated by stress and current sheltering in place. This webinar features Dr. Sheila Silver, a clinical sexologist. This webinar may be of benefit to both caregivers and those with PD alike.

In mid-July, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) offered a webinar on stem cells and Parkinson’s disease (PD), hosted by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert and featuring Dr. Evan Snyder.  They discussed what stem cells are, how they may be applicable to PD, and what research is underway currently. There was also an extended question and answer session. We at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach viewed the webinar and are sharing our notes.   

WellMed Charitable Foundation today hosted a teleconference on "Caring for Someone with Parkinson's Disease (PD)."  The speaker was Elaine Book, MSW, clinic social worker for the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.  She addressed some of the challenges unique to PD caregiving, by stage of PD.  She also talked about management of caregiving responsibilities and self-care.  Plus there were good tips about communication.  We listened to the teleconference and are sharing our notes. 

Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) on Wednesday, August 12, 10-10:30am PT,  for a free webinar about the key components of a physical therapy visit to assess balance.  The speaker is Teresa Baker, NPT, from the Boston University Center for Neurorehabilitation.  This is the second of a three-part series focused on balance and Parkinson's Disease. 

Join a free national webinar hosted by the Medical Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, on Monday, August 10, from 9;00-10:00am PDT. Dr. Gilbert will host a conversation with Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, who will speak about how he retains his optimism while living with the challenges of Parkinson’s disease. This is a program designed to help people with PD, family members, and care partners. 

In mid-June, the Parkinson and Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance offered a webinar on cognition and psychosis in Parkinson’s disease (PD), featuring geriatric psychiatrist Daniel Weintraub. He provided an overview of the neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms that can occur in PD, as well as how they are managed. Additionally, there was a question and answer session. We at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach viewed the webinar and are sharing our notes.   

Many caregivers cannot leave home due to caregiving responsibilities. You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few day of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. All times shown are Pacific Time. Here are webinars that may be of interest to caregivers in August 2020…

You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home.  Join either live or view the archived version within a few days of the live webinar (in most cases).  All webinars listed are free. All times listed are Pacific Time. Here are webinars that may be of interest to those living with Parkinson’s in August 2020…

In July, PMD Alliance presented a talk by Dr. Giselle Petzinger, titled “The Neuroplastic Effects of Exercise.” Dr. Petzinger focuses on the role exercise plays in promoting neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new connections and pathways, and how this strengthens cognitive and automatic components of motor control. We at Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach listened to the webinar and are sharing our notes.