| This information is provided to us by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach, a service of Stanford University.
For those events that have already occurred, please check out the links to recordings.
There are usually several PD and intimacy webinars in February, but there is only one this year. Instead, PD organizations seem to still be more focused on exercise and diet (usually January themes), neuroplasticity, and preserving your voice. But look through them all. You'll find DBS, managing motor fluctuations, caregiving for mid-stages, and more!
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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Monday, February 2, 2:30pm
Synuclein- The Rescue Medicine for Parkinson's Future
Description: This presentation will challenge the common thoughts about alpha synuclein and Parkinson's disease. Discover a new biological approach to subtyping and treating PD, and consider the future of finding a disease modifying treatment.
Speaker: Alberto Espay, MD, University of Cincinnati
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel: youtube.com/@pdconnectwellness
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Tuesday, February 3, 10am
Frequently Asked Questions in Physical Therapy [for PD]
Description: Expert physical therapists will address frequently asked questions about physical therapy. They will answer questions like, what physical therapy for Parkinson's looks like, when someone with PD should start physical therapy, and what care partners can do to support safe movement at home. Part of the "Let's Keep Moving with APDA" series.
Moderator: Sara Crandall Zoeller, PT
Speaker: Teresa Baker, PT
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Let's Keep Moving playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWc6Kqj5B4-IebsCyBA_dlIbNcFAhN7OO
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Wednesday, February 4, 9am
Sex, Intimacy and Parkinson's
Description: The speakers will explore how Parkinson's disease affects sex and intimacy and highlight the occupational therapist's role in supporting clients and partners through education, adaptive strategies, and meaningful participation in intimate occupations.
Speaker: Melissa Werz, OT, Duke University Health
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
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, February 4, 10am
Beyond Medications: Living Well with Parkinson's in the Middle and Later Stages
Description: The speaker will explore a wellness-prescription approach focused on adaptation, resilience, and quality of life—even as Parkinson's progresses, including practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, fostering social connection. Part of the "Live Well Today" series.
Speaker: Indu Subramanian, MD, UCLA Health
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The recording will be posted to the DPF website: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/events/live-well-today-webinar-series/#past
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Wednesday, February 4, 10am
Parkinson's Basics: What You Need to Know
Description: An introduction and basic overview of Parkinson's disease. Learn the causes of PD, 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.
Speaker: Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
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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Thursday, February 5, 9-10:30am
Intermediate Stage [PD Caregiving] for Care Partners & Adult Children
Audience: Care partners and adult children of someone with intermediate stage (5-10 years from diagnosis)
Description: An interactive session with a movement disorder expert and your peers. Ask questions and share experiences. Receive advice, resources, and new community connections. Part of the "Getting Real" series.
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
This program is not recorded
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Friday, February 6, 11am
Can Exercise Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression?
Description: The speaker is leading a Phase 3 clinical trial (SPARX3) to test whether high-intensity aerobic exercise can slow PD progression, particularly in people who are newly diagnosed and not yet taking Parkinson's medication. He will discuss what SPARX3 is testing, what "high intensity" means in real life, and what researchers hope to learn about exercise as a tool to protect the brain in PD.
Speaker: Daniel Corcos, PhD, Northwestern
Host: Being Patient, San Francisco, CA
Registration webpage https://beingpatient.com/event/can-exercise-slow-parkinsons-disease-progression/
The recording will be posted to the Being Patient YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingPatientAlzheimers
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Saturday, February 7, 6-10:30am
Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson's Symposium
Description: This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.
Multiple speakers, including movement disorders specialist, Michael Okun, MD.
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=116149&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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Monday, February 9, 9am
My Protocol and Inspiration for a Better Life with PD
Description: The speaker will talk about her life with Parkinson's. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 and is fighting the best way she knows how - through exercise and the arts.
Speaker: Rhonda Liss, person with YOPD
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6r-UNSzrScuo4MxSWFPXWg#/
The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/neurochallenge
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Monday, February 9, 2pm
Intro to Integrative Approach to Parkinson's Disease with Updates in Nutraceutical and Diet Recommendations
Description: The speaker will share current research and evidence-based information on supplements and nutrition strategies that can help you make informed choices and feel more empowered in your Parkinson's journey. 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)
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gbQ0app_QtmYf9VcL880kg#/
The recording may be posted to the NWPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nwparkinsonsfoundation6805
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Tuesday, February 10, 10am
Living with Intention: Maintaining Your Voice with Parkinson's Speak Out
No Description Available
Speaker: Julia Lidgard, MS, SLP, Parkinson's Voice Project, Richardson, TX
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Virginia Chapter
Registration webpage: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ahrc/event/vmws-a2c/
A recording may be posted to the APDA Virginia Chapter YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IlPXBS4411C3RtzQ7UGQQ
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Tuesday, February 10, 4pm
Deep Dive into YOPD Advocacy
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson's
Description: Learn how to hone your storytelling to make people listen. Understand the differences between state and federal advocacy, and select advocacy opportunities that meet your comfort level and needs. Part of the "Young Onset Parkinson's" series.
Speakers: Amy Becker, Director of Advocacy, The Michael J. Fox Foundation Esther Labib-Kiyarash, person with YOPD, Parkinson's activist
Hosts: PMD Alliance Young Onset Parkinson's Network
Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/escXzR5ekv/yopn-speaker-series-deep-dive-into-yopd-advocacy-5a22UU3DUcr/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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Tuesday, February 10, 4pm
Should I Be Driving [with PD]
Description: Part of the "Conversations with a Doc" quarterly speaker series.
Speaker: Stephen Grill, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Host: Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS)
Registration webpage: https://www.marylandparkinsonsupport.org/events/conversations-with-a-doc/
The recording will be posted to the MAPS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marylandassociationforpark3815
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Wednesday, February 11, 9am
The Power of Neuroplasticity & Exercise to Improve Movement in Parkinson's
Description: Learn how neuroplasticity and exercise work together to improve movement and function for people living with Parkinson's disease. The speaker will share how targeted, evidence-based physical activity supports gait, balance, coordination, confidence, and long-term brain health. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday" series.
Speaker: Jenny Yopp, Development Manager and Parkinson's Power Head Coach, The Ivey Assisted Living, Charlotte, NC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
Registration webpage: https://parkinsonassociation.org/event/wednesday-webinar-feb-2026/
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 11, 10am
Move to Improve: How Exercise Transforms Life with Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will unpack what "high-intensity" really means and discuss how any level of activity can make a difference. Learn practical strategies for building movement into your everyday life, find out which types of exercise offer the greatest benefits, and discover how to stay motivated along the way. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday" series.
Speaker: Bethany Althaus, PT, Maine Strong Balance Centers
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117731&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, February 11, 12pm
Improving Speech and Swallowing with Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will share ways to improve speech and swallowing.
Speaker: Julia Robinson, SLP
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g_8WDoC_RGW_G-W2lRPM4A#
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrXMx8ij2LdZtjOevZ1R2w
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Miércoles, 11 de febrero, 1pm
Medicina Alternativa: Mucuna y levodopa sintética
Descripción: El ponente presentará estudios clínicos que sugieren que la administración de extractos estandarizados de Mucuna puede producir mejoras motoras equivalentes a las de la terapia convencional con levodopa sintética. Es fundamental que el uso de Mucuna sea supervisado por profesionales cualificados para evitar efectos adversos. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: A. Enrique Martinez Nunez, MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
Inscripción: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/ec9PeP9HTv/medicina-alternativa-mucuna-y-levodopa-sintetica-5a22UU3Eahp/overview
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance, en la lista de reproducción "Sabir est Vivir": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2HoMK6NmADhRWEzw83S_U0ZZxoZcXFRq
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Thursday, February 12, 11am
Parkinson Voice Project: Protecting Speech in Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will discuss why Parkinson's can affect voice and swallowing, what effective speech therapy looks like, and how daily practice can help people regain confidence and reduce serious risks like aspiration.
Speaker: Samantha Elandary, MA, SLP, Parkinson's Voice Project
Host: Being Patient, San Francisco, CA
Registration webpage https://beingpatient.com/event/parkinson-voice-project-protecting-speech-in-parkinsons/
The recording will be posted to the Being Patient YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingPatientAlzheimers
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Tuesday, February 17, 11:30am-1pm
The Brain's Backup Plan: The Power of Neuroplasticity In Parkinson's
Description: The speaker will share research which shows that when the dopamine-producing basal ganglia fail, the frontal cortex steps in to maintain movement. It appears that symptoms worsen only when this compensation begins to fatigue. Learn the science behind how your brain adapts and how to actively support its resilience to preserve function.
Speaker: Rick Helmich, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
Registration webpage: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-brains-backup-plan-the-power-of-neuroplasticity-in-parkinsons-tickets-1981330344396?
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0vGOY6j13Ed1rV64gPQ
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Tuesday, February 17, 4:30pm
Challenges of Advancing PD: Dementia, Depression, Agitation, Psychosis, and Other Non-Motor Symptoms
No Description Available
Host: PDET Center, Kansas University Medical Center
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_peo6WtrmQnSHTqoYtaxYGg#/
We have no information about the recording of this event
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Wednesday, February 18, 9am
Fight the [PD] Fight
Description: The speaker will share why exercise is so important. Part of the "Wellness Wednesday" series.
Speaker: Michelle Hespeler, founder, Beat PD Today, person with PD
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
Registration webpage: https://parkinsonassociation.org/event/wellness-wednesday-2-5/
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, February 18, 10am
Non-motor Symptoms
Description: This session will focus on the movement symptoms of Parkinson's. Your questions will guide the discussion. Part of the "Coffee & Conversation" series.
Speakers: Sneha Mantri, MD, Duke University Daniel Weintraub, MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Host: Parkinson's Foundation (PF)
Registration webpage: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117670&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, February 18, 12pm
PD Tremor: Community Insights and Clinical Misconceptions
Description: The speaker will share the findings from his Parkinson's tremor survey. Learn what myths and misconceptions the survey results challenged, and how you and your neurologist can utilize the results to better manage PD tremor.
Speaker: Robert Hauser, MD, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Host: PMD Alliance
Registration webpage: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/2EmH006/g/cSZj452wMK/pd-tremor-community-insights-and-clinical-misconceptions-5a22UU3CnuT/overview
The recording will be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/pmdalliance
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Thursday, February 19, 9am
In This Together: Care Partnership and Parkinson's
Description: An expert panel, including a person living with PD and care partners, will discuss approaches to decision-making about care and share strategies to keep a partnership resilient as needs and symptoms change. Be among the first to access the new Fox Foundation guide on care partnership and Parkinson's. Part of the "Third Thursday" series.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
Registration webpage: https://www.michaeljfox.org/webinar/together-care-partnership-and-parkinsons
The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwLnD6-KxGvKqnohdQ8lCw
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Friday, February 20, 9am
Ask the Neurologist Anything
Audience: Women with PD
Description: A movement disorder specialist will answer any of your questions about Parkinson's. Email questions in advance to [email protected] by February 15.
Speaker: Michael Okun, MD, University of Florida Health
Host: Twitchy Woman
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o87wKrM5TuGRuJA4fcfp9A
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website: https://twitchywoman.com/events/
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Saturday, February 21, 1pm
Mind-Body Strategies for Stress Management in Parkinson's Disease
Description: The speaker will share evidence-based techniques for managing stress, calming your nervous system, and restoring a sense of safety and peace in daily life. Part of the "February Education" series.
Speaker: Jolyn Armstrong, CTRC, Grapevine Wellness Podcast
Host: Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada (PSCNN)
Registration webpage: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E365297&id=19
The recording will be posted to the PSCNN YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist
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Sunday, February 22, 10am
The Secret Switch: A Story About Parkinson's, Love, and the Power of Questions
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The author of "The Secret Switch" will talk about the book she wrote with her granddaughter to explain deep brain stimulation to young children.
Speaker: Julie Fitzgerald, author
Host: Twitchy Woman
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7rN_HlAvSHGNa9xambIElw
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website: https://twitchywoman.com/events/
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Miércoles, 25 de febrero, 10am
El Parkinson y los tratamientos: ¿Qué hay de nuevo?
Descripción: Este seminario web explicará cómo se diagnostica la enfermedad de Parkinson y describirá los pasos a seguir después del diagnóstico. Hablaremos sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo las citas médicas, aprender estrategias prácticas para defender sus propios intereses y cómo comunicar claramente sus prioridades para que, al finalizar las citas, se sientan escuchados y empoderados. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Carlos A. Cevallos, MD, Ochsner Medical Center, Luling, LA
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, February 25, 10am
Rewiring the Brain: How Neuroplasticity Offers New Hope in Parkinson's Disease
Description: The speaker will explain how functional neurology leverages this remarkable capacity to improve motor control, balance, and even cognitive symptoms in Parkinson's patients. He will also explore early symptoms, risk factors (demographics), underlying causes (etiology), the disease process, and how change is still possible.
Speaker: John Conde, Chiropractic Neurologist, Functional Neurology Brain Center of Florida, Delray Beach, FL
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
Registration webpage: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZEmzJRZxR0G76uvrN2zKAA#/
The webinar recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/neurochallenge
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