| This information is provided to us by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, a service of Stanford University.
January has a well-rounded variety of PD-related topics with more than one opportunity to learn about cognitive changes/dementia, freezing of gait, medication management, and diet.
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 if/when the recording is available.
About the list below, unless indicated, all webinars and virtual events are:
- Times listed as PT. (We are based in California, after all.)
- One hour in duration. (Usually, the speaker talks for 30-40 minutes and there's a question-and-answer session for the remaining time.)
- If there is no speaker indicated, the speaker is unknown at the time of this email.
- For a general audience.
- Not focused on a single medication, branded treatment, or application. (Those are excluded.)
- Free.
We at Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach occasionally attend a webinar and share our notes. Notes from excellent PD-focused webinars are often posted to our blog at https://parkinsonsblog.stanford.edu.
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Wednesday, January 7, 9am
Understanding and Managing Freezing of Gait
Description: The speakers will share practical, PD-focused physical therapy strategies to improve mobility, confidence, and quality of life.
Speakers: Sophia Dalabakis, DPT, co-owner of Vitality PT Jennifer Malutan, co-owner of Vitality PT
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
Registration webpage: https://parkinsonassociation.org/event/virtual-support-group-7-2/
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8sgozIO6oFNGjWgirj7XnpERPUCtdF2N
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Wednesday, January 7, 10am
Creative Connections: Arts & Wellness for Parkinson's
Description: The speakers will provide an overview of an arts-based program and guide participants through a few activities to explore how creative expression can spark connection, build confidence, and offer meaningful tools for well-being. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement" series.
Speakers: Maggie Ivancic, LCSW, UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center Heather Davis Cuevas, SLP, UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117649&view=RSVP
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu
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Wednesday, January 7, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Description: Learn about DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease, 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: hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/event-details?id=2656
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
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Wednesday, January 7, 12pm
My Parent Has PD: Am I At-Risk & What Can I Do?
Description: The speaker will break down Parkinson's genetic risk factors, what the research suggests reduces risk, and actionable steps to take as preventative measures - with special consideration for the perspective of someone whose parent has Parkinson's. Part of the "Proactive Brain Health Alliance" series.
Speakers: Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Maliah Grant, daughter of retired NBA player Brian Grant who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at age 36
Host: PMD Alliance
Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/KgwR5Ss3xj/my-parent-has-pd-am-i-at-risk-and-what-can-i-do-5a22UU35Tdx/overview
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_sAjRqhAaiutx2B9dOqng
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Wednesday, January 7, 12pm
Understanding Speech, Swallowing, & Voice Changes in Parkinson's
Description: The speakers will break down how speech and voice, swallowing, and facial expression changes influence everyday life and how speech-language pathologists help people with PD strengthen communication, stay engaged socially, and address swallowing disorders. Part of the "Thriving Through Speech Therapy" series.
Speakers: Allie Reed, MS, SLP Alexandria Russell, MS, SLP
Host: APDA Northwest (APDA NW)
Registration website: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/thriving-through-speech-therapy-understanding-speech-swallowing-voice-changes-in-parkinsons/
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel in the Beyond Medication playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs0JxSpRm72jbTIzg31aWC46enQtIDhWf
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Sunday, January 11, 9am-2pm
Navigating Parkinson's Winter Symposium 2026
Description: Speakers will discuss PD causes and progression, as well as the latest research, strategies for managing mobility, communication, daily tasks, and emotional wellbeing.
Speakers: Robert Hauser, MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Anat Mirelman, PhD, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Host: Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation
Registration webpage: https://jewishtampa.redpodium.com/parkinsons-symposium-2026
We have no information about the recording of this event.
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Sunday, January 11, 12pm
Laughing at Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The speaker is a writer, storyteller, and recovering academic whose music career was cut short by Young Onset Parkinson's. He has leaned on his PD experience to tell his story with humor, blunt honesty, perspective, and vulnerability.
Speaker: Jeremy Moody, comedian and retired professor
Host: Twitchy Woman
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZlhD9ld_Rkq28_TL_-qgHQ#/
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website: https://twitchywoman.com/events/
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Monday, January 12, 11:30am-1pm
PD Research Update: The Trials That Matter NOW
Description: The speaker will cut through the technical jargon to deliver the essential 2025 breakthroughs and highlight the trials and trends that will shape the path forward in 2026.
Speaker: Simon Stott, PhD, Cure Parkinson's Director of Research
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
Registration webpage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pd-research-update-the-trials-that-matter-now-dr-simon-stott-tickets-1977887207882
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0vGOY6j13Ed1rV64gPQ
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Tuesday, January 13, 4pm
Lifestyle Changes that Matter Most in Young-Onset PD
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will share small, evidence-based changes you can make to diet, exercise, sleep, and social connections. These strategies, based on the latest research on PD gut health and exercise, can make a big impact on your health without being overwhelming. Part of the "Young Onset Parkinson's" series.
Speaker: Erin Presant, DO, Vanderbilt University
Hosts: PMD Alliance Young Onset Parkinson's Network
Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/escXzR5ekv/yopn-speaker-series-lifestyle-changes-that-matter-most-in-young-onset-pd-5a22UU34WCT/overview
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel in the YOPD Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2HoMK6NmADgUlV-gVoyJSABwKUit3i8H
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Wednesday, January 14, 9am
Falls Prevention
Description: The speakers will share practical strategies, risk factors, and community resources to help reduce falls and promote safety.
Speakers: Kristin Srouji, MPH, Centralina Area Agency on Aging, Charlotte, NC Molly O'Day, MSW, Centralina Area Agency on Aging, Charlotte, NC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
Registration webpage: https://parkinsonassociation.org/event/wednesday-webinar-falls-prevention/
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8sgozIO6oFNGjWgirj7XnpERPUCtdF2N
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Wednesday, January 14, 1pm
Innovations in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Symptoms
Description: The speakers will provide an overview of recent advances in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology that provide more effective, personalized and convenient treatment for Parkinson's symptoms. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday" series.
Speaker: Arjun Tarakad, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117650&view=RSVP
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu
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Wednesday, January 14, 12pm
The PRO-21 Diet for Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will discuss the PRO-21 diet, built by experts specifically for people with PD. Learn how to implement the research behind the diet into your life, including which food choices matter most, recommended labs tests, supplements worth considering, etc.
Speaker: Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Seattle Integrative Medicine
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZOKCw-fRhOsGvDiiqNo3g#/
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrXMx8ij2LdZtjOevZ1R2w
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Thursday, January 15, 9am
Exploring the Link Between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Description: Learn more about emerging research into how different diseases affect the brain in ways that overlap and what it means for the future of Parkinson's care. Part of the "Third Thursday" series.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
Registration webpage: https://www.michaeljfox.org/webinar/exploring-link-between-parkinsons-and-alzheimers
The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwLnD6-KxGvKqnohdQ8lCw
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Thursday, January 15, 4pm
Stem Cells and Parkinson's Disease
Description: The speakers will share current clinical trials and recent breakthroughs in the field of stem cell research for treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Part of the "Dr. Gilbert Hosts" series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, chief mission officer, American Parkinson Disease Association
Speakers: Jun Takahashi, MD, PhD, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto, Japan Claire Henchcliffe, MD, University of California, Irvine
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Registration webpage: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/dr-gilbert-hosts-stem-cells-parkinsons-disease/
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-KcMCUzYjoQAmhbIA1Chcv1
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Friday, January 16, 11am
Hopelessness and Hope: Navigating Depression and Demoralization in Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will discuss why people with PD experience increased depression and feelings of demoralization during the shorter days of the winter, how to manage these feelings, and ways to find and maintain hope while living with PD. Part of the "Live Well Today" series.
Speaker: Brad McDaniels, PhD, University of North Texas
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
Registration webpage: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/events/hopelessness-and-hope-navigating-depression-and-demoralization-in-parkinsons/
The recording will be posted to the DPF website: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/events/live-well-today-webinar-series/#past
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Saturday, January 17, 1pm
Parkinson's Medication Management: A Practical Guide for Patients and Care Partners
No Description Available
Speaker: Ellen Berkley, Pharm D, UC Davis
Host: Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada (PSCNN)
Registration webpage: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E365297&id=18
The recording will be posted to the PSCNN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist
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Wednesday, January 21, 10am
Dementia Support Beyond Medications
Description: Learn the many tools and services beyond medication that make one of the hardest parts of living with PD more manageable, like building a strong care team of psychiatrists, speech therapists, and social workers. Discover community resources like memory cafés and support groups. Walk away with practical tips to better understand and manage dementia-related changes. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday" series.
Speakers: Erin Cecchi, LMSW, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Mikaela Lowe, OT, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=116591&view=RSVP
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu
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Wednesday, January 21, 11am
Managing your Parkinson's Medications and Symptoms
Description: The speaker will share strategies for tracking and managing symptoms and medications, including a Parkinson Canada tool for navigating those first weeks when starting a new medication, as well as other self-assessment, goal-setting, and communication tools that will help you form new habits, manage symptoms and side effects, and make the most of your medical appointments.
Speaker: Greta Mah, PharmD, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Host: Parkinson Canada
Registration webpage: https://parkinsoncanada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPhw94sEQ86ulzILGqP8fA#
The webinar recording may be posted to the Parkinson Canada YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_sAjRqhAaiutx2B9dOqng
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Thursday, January 22, 11am
Bed Mobility [and PD]
Description: Learn strengthening exercises that will help you as a person with Parkinson's, or a care partner, move while in bed, as well as exercises you can do in bed. Part of the "Meet the Expert" series.
Speaker: Nate Coomer, DPT, owner, Parkinson's Fitness Project
Host: Northwest Parkinson's Foundation (NWPF)
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vk4vw2qtTWuuRwfofUx42w#/
The recording may be posted to the NWPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nwparkinsonsfoundation6805
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Tuesday, January 27, 8am
Freezing of Gait
Description: The speaker will share a research finding that multiple neurotransmitters are involved in freezing, which allows the exploration of novel medication strategies. He will also discuss his use and combination of technologies to predict the onset and abort freezing before it occurs. Eventually adaptive DBS may be able to sense the freezing signal and change stimulation settings to maintain safe walking. Part of the "Research Spotlight" series.
Interviewer: Roger Barker, PhD, University of Cambridge, UK
Speaker: Simon Lewis, MD, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
Registration webpage: https://web.cvent.com/survey/c052427f-e1aa-40e1-ad2e-e022594d7ef1/welcome
The recording will be posted to the WPC YouTube channel in the Research Spotlight playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCkg2pEp_OW_UXZcwDk8pYdZWRm_wfk4
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Wednesday, January 28, 9am
A Deeper Look at Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson's
Description: An expert panel will discuss what YOPD is and how it differs from idiopathic (typical) Parkinson's, as well as the potential genetic links. The panel will also explore research opportunities for people with YOPD.
Moderator: Tilo Kunath, PhD, University of Edinburgh
Multiple speakers
Hosts: Cure Parkinson's University of Edinburgh Journal of Parkinson's Disease
Registration webpage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-a-deeper-look-at-young-onset-parkinsons-registration-1978114147665?
The recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/ParkinsonSocietyBC
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Miércoles, 28 de enero, 10am
El Parkinson y los tratamientos: ¿Qué hay de nuevo?
Descripción: El ponente explorará los últimos hallazgos en la investigación sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson, centrándose en terapias diseñadas no solo para controlar los síntomas motores y no motores, sino también para ralentizar la progresión de la enfermedad. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Natalie Diaz, MD, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers, Torrance, CA
Anfitriona: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Inscripción: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117729&view=RSVP
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479Gv1XnsG3fyGQpXfzRPUAFWB
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Wednesday, January 28, 10am
Understanding Cognitive Changes and Parkinson's: Supporting the Whole Person
Description: The speaker will explore how Parkinson's can affect thinking, memory, attention, and processing, provide an overview of the different types of dementia and how they relate to PD, and share supportive strategies for people with PD and caregivers, including tips for maintaining a sense of identity and agency in spite of cognitive changes.
Speaker: Tricia Wallace, clinical counselor
Host: Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC)
Registration webpage: https://parkinson.bc.ca/event/understanding-cognitive-changes
The recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/ParkinsonSocietyBC
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Thursday, January 29, 11am
The Best Diets for PD: Mediterranean, MIND, and Anti-Inflammatory Patterns
Description: The speaker will explore the hard evidence behind the Mediterranean and MIND diets and explain exactly how these approaches work biologically to protect the brain, the mechanisms of action that make them effective for some and challenging for others. This session will explore why nutrition is no longer just a lifestyle choice—it is a non-negotiable pillar of your care. Part one of the "Food is Medicine for Parkinson's" series.
Speaker: Tanya Denne, ND
Hosts: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom PD Buddy/Parkinson's UK
Registration webpage: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-diets-for-pd-mediterranean-mind-and-anti-inflammatory-patterns-tickets-1977295107895
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0vGOY6j13Ed1rV64gPQ
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Thursday, January 29, 11:30am
Understanding Cognition & Thinking Changes in Parkinson's
Description: The speakers will explore how Parkinson's impacts cognitive function and what veterans and care partners can do to recognize, manage, and adapt to these changes. They will also discuss when to seek additional support, how the VA addresses cognitive health, and which tools and therapies may help maintain brain function and quality of life.
Speakers: Anita Sim, PhD, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Christy Becker, MA, SLP, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Konner Kielman, OT, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117909&view=RSVP
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GuzZjOzPl6Pm8MpwoGfIEpu
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