Webinars and virtual events for DecemberDenise Dagan www.stanford.edu From:[email protected] To:[email protected],stanfordpdinfo,pdsupportgps-norcal Sat, Nov 30 at 7:48 PM The list below is of December 2024 Parkinson's-focused webinars and virtual events with speakers. Happy Holidays!!! There are about 20 virtual events this month, including a few for PD caregivers and these outstanding topics:
We encourage you to register NOW for anything of interest. That way, if you aren't able to attend the live event, you will be alerted when the recording is available. About the list below, unless indicated, all webinars and virtual events are:
Denise https://stanford.edu/parkinsons.html ******************************************************************************** Monday, December 2, 10am Cognitive Fitness [for PD] No Description Available Speaker: Julia Wood, OT Host: Philadelphia & Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) At the meeting time, use this link to enter the meeting ID and passcode: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316 Passcode: TXmDJU Or join by telephone: 872-701-0185 (ID: 666 709 920#) Questions? Contact Jessica Kaplan, Philadelphia & Richmond VA, [email protected], 804-675-5931 We have no information about the recording of this event. ******************** Thursday, December 2, 10am Living Well with Parkinson's disease Description: The speaker will explore techniques such as mindfulness to improve quality of life and living with PD. Part of the "PDLER" webinar series. Speaker: Sara Dhanani, MD, Banner Health Host: Banner Health Registration webpage: https://www.bannerhealth.com/calendar/event-detail?id=MIH0050X&sessionId=MIH0050X This webinar will not be recorded. ******************** Tuesday, December 3, 10am Tips for Optimizing Posture for People with PD Description: The speaker will explain what goes wrong with posture in people with PD, how exercise supports posture and teach practical exercises, stretches, and daily habits that can help improve posture and reduce mobility challenges associated with PD. Part of the "Let's Keep Moving with APDA" webinar series. Speaker: Teresa Baker, DPT, physical therapist, Boston University Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Registration webpage: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/lets-keep-moving-with-apda-tips-for-optimizing-posture-for-people-with-pd/ The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the "Let's Keep Moving with APDA" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-IebsCyBA_dlIbNcFAhN7OO ******************** Wednesday, December 4 - Friday, December 6, 9am-12pm (all three days) WPC 4 YOPD Conference Audience: Young Onset PD (YOPD) Description: Explore topics directed towards living with YOPD, recognizing that the concerns and disease experience is different for those diagnosed early in life, including the individual's role in managing their PD, their relationships with others, and their medical care. Multiple speakers Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) Agenda: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/YOPDvirtual Registration page: https://global.qwikcast.tv/public/QwikCast/QwikCastEvent?eventKey=3a796199-b7ab-4438-ba31-46d35fc40731 The conference recording will be posted to the WPC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/worldpdcongress ******************** Wednesday, December 4, 10am Shining A Light on Parkinson's Psychosis: Hallucinations and Delusions Description: Learn the causes of hallucinations, delusions, and related symptoms in people with Parkinson's and how to address them. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webinar series. Speaker: Sarah Horn, MD, UT Health San Antonio Hosts: Parkinson's Foundation (PF) Registration webpage: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115109&view=RSVP& The webinar recording may be posted to the Wellness Wednesday playlist of the PF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu ******************** Wednesday, December 4, 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 Registration webpage: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/event-details?id=2656 This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded. ******************** Sunday, December 8, 10am-1pm Life Beyond the Basics Conference Description: Hear from a gastroenterologist, movement disorder specialist, and neurosurgeon as to strategies to help make living with Parkinson's better. Speakers: (members of PCLA's Medical Advisory Board) Wael N. El-Nachef, MD, PhD, Southern California Neurology Consultants Adrienne Keener, MD, UCLA Xenos Mason, MD, USC Keck School of Medicine Michele Tagliati, MD, Cedars-Sinai Host: Parkinson's Community Los Angeles (PCLA) Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldu-vqz0rHNVJ_ndRG_JjGglORRleQWbD The conference recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-J9ub04IQxlSliKrTQ6nOQ/videos ******************** Tuesday, December 10, 2:30pm Slow Loss: A Memoir of Marriage Undone by [Parkinson's] Disease Description: The speaker will share her experience as caregiver of her husband with Parkinson's and dementia and the lessons learned. She will also answer listener questions. Part of Stanford's conversations with PD caregiver authors. Speaker: Lois Kelly, author of "Slow Loss" and former PD caregiver Host: Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center and Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach No registration required. At the meeting time, use this link to join the webinar: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/94470056790?pwd=sMHm3EV6dBb9i7F9sbi66QjRGVx2g0.1 Or join by phone 650 724 9799, 833 302 1536 Toll Free Webinar ID: 944 7005 6790 Passcode: 297656 The webinar recording will be posted to the Stanford APDA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stanfordapda923/featured ******************** Wednesday, December 11, 10am Vision and Parkinson's Description: Learn ways to combat vision impairment. Speaker: Megan Kvedar, Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, Sarasota, FL Host: Neuro Challenge Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GRy_7KRVQqycF05tSUcvwg#/ The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/neurochallenge ******************** Wednesday, December 11, 10am Mindfulness and Parkinson's: Insights and Practical Tools for Daily Support Description: The speaker looks at current research, practical applications, and the potential benefits of mindfulness practices for individuals with PD. Gain practical tools to foster resilience, reduce stress, and improve quality of life through mindful awareness. Part of the Wellness Wednesday webinar series. Speaker: Crista Ellis, yoga and meditation teacher, Parkinson's Foundation Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF) Registration webpage: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115129&view=RSVP& The webinar recording may be posted to the Wellness Wednesday playlist of the PF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu ******************** Wednesday, December 11, 11am Are Parkinson's and DLB Two Sides of the Same Disease? Description: The speaker will talk about why it might make sense to combine Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) into a single disorder. Speaker: Daniel Weintraub, MD, geriatric psychiatrist, University of Pennsylvania Host: PMD Alliance Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/cSZj452wMK/are-parkinsons-and-dlb-two-sides-of-the-same-disease-5a22UU1169F/overview The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_sAjRqhAaiutx2B9dOqng ******************** Wednesday, December 11, 12pm AI Advances for Parkinson's Disease Description: The speaker will discuss AI advances for people living with PD and how UCSF researchers use smart phone videos to capture and quantify motor symptoms to provide new clinical insights for personalized treatment. Speaker: Reza Abbasi-Asl, PhD, neurologist, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zp4LTH0EQDy9xBHvxLXoYw#/ The webinar recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrXMx8ij2LdZtjOevZ1R2w ******************** Thursday, December 12, 10am Women and Parkinson's Disease Description: The moderator and guest will discuss the similarities and differences between men and women with PD, including whether there is a difference in the prevalence of PD among women vs men, how estrogen affects PD risk and symptoms, what women can do to combat their unique PD challenges, and more. Part of the "Dr. Gilbert Hosts" webinar series. Speaker: Jill Farmer, MD, Boro Neuro, Pennington, NJ Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, APDA Chief Mission Officer Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Registration webpage: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/dr-gilbert-hosts-women-parkinsons-disease/ The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the "Dr. Gilbert Hosts" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-KcMCUzYjoQAmhbIA1Chcv1 ******************** Thursday, September 12, 11:30am Care Partners of Veterans with Parkinson's Disease Audience: Caregivers of Veterans with PD Description: Learn effective strategies for managing the evolving responsibilities of caregiving for someone with PD and how to access a range of comprehensive care services and dedicated support available through the VA and the Parkinson's Foundation. Speakers: Corlynn Hullfish, LCSW Corporal Michael J. Crescenz, VA Medical Center Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF) Registration webpage: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=115049&view=RSVP& We have no information about recording this event. ******************** Friday, December 13, 10:30am Living with Parkinson's Disease and What to Expect Description: The speaker will provide a roadmap for patients with PD. Part of the Community Symposium webinar series. Speaker: Bobby Hess, MD, movement disorders specialist, UC San Diego Host: UC San Diego Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders Center Registration webpage https://ucsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ms7x5DyEQ3CG7hWn0SZBoQ The webinar recording will be posted to the Community Symposium page of the UC San Diego Movement Disorders Center website: https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers-programs/movement-disorders/community/symposium.html ******************** Monday, December 16, 11:30am Preventing Parkinson's Disease Description: The speaker will lay out a plan he and colleagues have devised to help prevent Parkinson's and improve care and treatment using simple web-based video conferencing. Speaker: Ray Dorsey, MD, University of Rochester, co-author of the book "Ending Parkinson's Disease" Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD Registration webpage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preventing-parkinsons-disease-nosilverbullet-interview-of-dr-ray-dorsey-tickets-1086770883969 A webinar recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0vGOY6j13Ed1rV64gPQ ******************** Miércoles, 18 de diciembre, 10am Calidez y bienestar con musicoterapia Descripción: Un musicoterapeuta certificado hablará sobre la musicoterapia y sus beneficios, explorando sus efectos físicos, mentales, emocionales y sociales sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson. La sesión será interactiva, invitando a cantar, moverse y tocar instrumentos. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar. Presentadora: Hadley Rentz, MusicWorx Inc. Anfitriona: Parkinson's Foundation (PF) Inscripción: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112472&view=RSVP& La grabación del seminario web se publicará en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar en el canal de YouTube de PF: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479Gv1XnsG3fyGQpXfzRPUAFWB ******************** Wednesday, December 18, 12pm Proactive Brain Health: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, An Early Sign of PD? Description: REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is when you physically act out your dreams unknowingly while asleep. A movement disorders specialist will talk about why RBD could indicate risk of future neurodegenerative disease. Speaker: Michele Tagliati, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Host: PMD Alliance Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/KgwR5Ss3xj/proactive-brain-health-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder-an-early-sign-of-pd-5a22UU12TLV/ The webinar recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_sAjRqhAaiutx2B9dOqng ******************** Thursday, December 19, 9am Being a Care Partner in Parkinson's: Not Another 'Self-Care' Discussion Audience: PD caregivers Description: An expert panel will offer practical tips for care partners, including how to reduce the risk of burnout using small, accessible strategies and forging the kind of community that can support those who care for loved ones with PD. Part of the Third Thursday webinar series. Multiple speakers Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Registration webpage: https://www.michaeljfox.org/webinar/being-care-partner-parkinsons-not-another-self-care-discussion The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeljfoxfoundation ******************** ******************** _______________________________________________ PDcaregivers mailing list Parkinson's disease caregivers on this email list receive information about caregiving from Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach (med.stanford.edu/parkinsons). To reach the list moderator or to subscribe, contact Robin Riddle, [email protected]. Another way to subscribe is to send email (from the address you want to subscribe) to [email protected]. (Then you will receive an email asking you to confirm.) To unsubscribe from this list, email (from the address you want to unsubscribe) [email protected]. (Then you will receive an email asking you to confirm.) |
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