Free Webinar Series

Join NPF for a series of free webinars addressing topics important to the Parkinson’s disease community. Featuring presenters that are experts in their field, these webinars offer practical advice for living well with Parkinson’s.

Upcoming Webinars

Medications: Learning the Facts and Dispelling the Myths
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Would you like to know more about Parkinson’s medications?  Join this webinar to understand the goals of Parkinson’s disease treatment and become familiar with the effects of Parkinson’s disease medications on motor and non-motor symptoms.
Presenter: Nina Browner, MD, Medical Director at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, an NPF Center of Excellence

Getting the Most from your Doctor's Visit
Thursday, August 15, 2013
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Learn how to prepare for your next visit to the doctor, including what to bring with you and important questions to ask.  Join NPF for this important webinar so you can learn how to get the most from your next appointment with your doctor.
Presenter: Fernando L. Pagan, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director of Movement Disorders Program, Medical Director of Georgetown University Hospital, an NPF Center of Excellence

Integrative Medicine for People with Parkinson's
Thursday, September 19, 2013
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
What is integrative medicine? What is complementary medicine? In this webinar, we will explore these topics and practical considerations as they relate to Parkinson’s disease.
Presenter: Monique Giroux, MD, Co-founder and Medical Director of the Movement & Neuroperformance Center of Colorado

Caring for the Caregiver
Thursday, November 7, 2013
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, NPF will explore the roles of caregivers and how caregivers can focus on taking care of themselves.  We will also share common experiences based on evidence from the scientific literature. Please join us for this important webinar for caregivers, patients and their families and friends.
Presenter: Janis Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC, Associate Clinical Director of The Movement Disorders Centre at Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, an NPF Center of Excellence

Parkinson’s Treatment:  10 Secrets to a Happier Life
Thursday, December 5, 2013
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Would you like to know more about how to live well with Parkinson’s disease?  Join us for this special webinar hosted by NPF’s National Medical Director, Dr. Michael S. Okun, as he shares his knowledge and experience on this important topic for patients, caregivers and their families based on his new book on Parkinson’s treatment.
Presenter: Michael S. Okun, MD, NPF National Medical Director, Administrative Director and Co-director of University of Florida’s Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, an NPF Center of Excellence

Webinar Archives

NPF's Parkinson's Outcome Project: What Factors Lead to a Better Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease?
Presenter: Mark Guttman, MD

The Benefits of Seeing a Neurologist
Presenter: Allison Willis, MD 

The Importance of Participating in Clinical Research: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Tanya Simuni, MD

New to Parkinson's Disease: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Julie H. Carter, RN, MS, ANP

Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease — Depression
Presenter: Anthony J. Santiago, MD

Relationships, Parkinson's & You
Presenter: Kara Barton, MSW, LCSW

Patient & Family Centered Care — "It Takes a Team"
Presenter: Ruth Hagestuen, RN, MA

Hospitalization: An Action Plan to Be Aware in Care
Presenters: Michael S. Okun, MD, and Anhar Hassan, MD

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