Webinars Join our Community APDA MA VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERIES: BRINGING INFORMATION TO YOU AT HOME The American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter provides monthly webinars via Zoom. Listed below are descriptions of previously recorded webinars and links to watch them online. Each presentation is about 1 hour long and features a Q&A session. Would you like to join us for a live program? Visit our Upcoming Events page to register for the next available webinar. Advances in Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation Speaker: Ludy Shih, MD, Program Director, Deep Brain Stimulation program, Boston University Medical Campus; Pratik Rohatgi, MD, Neurosurgical Director, Deep Brain Stimulation program, Boston University Medical Campus In this program, Dr. Shih and Dr. Rohatgi present the latest information on Deep Brain Stimulation, and answer questions from participants of the live webinar. Watch Now Recorded on 12/1/2022 The Role of Nutrition in Parkinson’s Speaker: Stacey Zawacki, DrPH, MS, RDN, LDN, Director of the Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center (SCNC); and Rachel Reynolds, MS, RDN, LDN, Assistant Director of SCNC In this webinar, Dr. Zawacki and Ms. Reynolds discuss the importance of nutrition as a component of wellness in PD. Watch Now Recorded on 11/16/2022 Pharmacy Outreach – Community Program Overview Speaker: Victoria Howard, Case Manager for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) In this program, Ms. Howard discusses the MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program and the various services they offer to help make sure you are able to follow your medication schedules. Watch Now Recorded on 10/11/2022 Preparing for a Visit with the Neurologist Speaker: Katelyn Bird, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University Medical Campus In this webinar, Dr. Bird discusses how to best prepare for the next appointment with your neurologist, and how to make the most of each visit. Watch Now Recorded on 09/20/2022 Research Updates in Parkinson’s Disease Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Speaker: Terry Ellis, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Sargent College, Boston University In this webinar, Dr. Ellis discusses the research revealing the benefits of engaging in walking as well as approaches to improve walking ability. Watch Now Recorded on 04/22/2022 Understanding Bladder Issues in Parkinson’s Speaker: Linda Ng, MD, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Urology at Boston University Medical Campus/ Boston Medical Center In this webinar, Dr. Ng presents information on common bladder symptoms in PD, and potential solutions to discuss with your doctor. Watch Webinar Understanding Urodynamics Recorded on 04/19/2022 Yoga for Health in Parkinson’s Speaker: Danielle Nardi, PT, DPT, CYT, Physical Therapist at Spaulding Outpatient Center in Hyannis Dr. Nardi discusses how yoga can be beneficial for people with Parkinson’s, and leads a short yoga practice that will be fully seated, with movement options and variations offered to make it accessible for all. Watch Now Recorded on 02/08/2022 Managing Your Healthcare: Communication Between the Primary Care Doctor and Neurologist Speakers: Stephanie Bissonnette, DO, MPH, Movement Disorder Specialist at Boston University Medical Campus; and Terrell Y. Johnson, MD, Primary Care Physician, Department of Medicine, at Boston University Medical Campus Dr. Bissonnette and Dr. Johnson discuss the interactions between the neurologist and primary care physicians, and how to coordinate with the two for your best care. Watch Now Recorded on 01/19/2022 Marie Saint Hilaire, MD, FRCPC The Role of Research in Parkinson’s Speaker: Terry Ellis, PhD, PT, Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College; and Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD, FRCPC, Director, APDA Center for Advanced Research at Boston University Medical Campus In this educational webinar, Dr. Ellis and Dr. Saint-Hilaire discuss how research can benefit a person with Parkinson’s, and vice versa. Watch Now Recorded on 11/02/2021 Sleep Matters: A Review of Sleep Issues in Parkinson’s Speaker: Okeanis Vaou, MD, Director of Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center In this program, Dr. Vaou gives an overview of sleep problems associated with Parkinson’s. Watch Now Recorded on 10/12/2021 ESPN Founder and Parkinson’s Advocate Intentionally Optimistic Speaker: Bill Rasmussen, Melissa Staiti, and Jay Zavala Join the APDA MA for this special panel featuring ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, Melissa Staiti from Central Massachusetts, and Jay Zavala of Cape Cod. The panel discusses how to live optimistically with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Watch Now Recorded on 09/14/2021 Understanding Blood Pressure Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Disease Speaker: Anindita Deb, MD, Movement Disorder Specialist, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center Dr. Deb discusses how to manage blood pressure changes in Parkinson’s disease. Watch Now Recorded on 08/10/2021 Driving Wellness for Parkinson’s Disease Speaker: Jaclyn Davin, OTR, CDI, CDRS, Occupational Therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cape Cod Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism can lead to changes in vision, physical movement, and thinking skills which can impact driving safety over the course of the disease. This program presents information on how to continue to drive safe now, what changes to watch for in the progression of the disease, and how to address those changes in the future. Watch Now Recorded on 07/13/2021 Social Self-Management in Parkinson’s with Linda Tickle-Degnen, PhD, OT, FAOTA Speaker: Linda Tickle-Degnen, PhD, OT, FAOTA, Professor Emerita, Department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University In this program, Dr. Tickle-Degnen discusses how to manage daily life with Parkinson’s, strategies for staying socially engaged, and how social activities are beneficial for people with PD. Watch Now Recorded on 06/08/2021 Workplace Accommodation with a Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Speaker: Alexandra (Alex) Deal, JD, partner at Paik, Brewington & Deal, LLP, & Anne Muskopf, OTR/L, Director, Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson’s Family Support Program Alex and Anne discussed how individuals with Parkinson’s can continue to work with the aid of workplace accommodations. Watch Now Recorded on 04/20/2021 Spring Into Exercise: Put Your Best Foot Forward Speaker: Teresa Baker, PT, DPT; Tami DeAngelis, PT, DPT; and Timothy Nordahl, PT, DPT; Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University’s Sargent College Join the APDA MA for this educational webinar featuring a panel of Physical Therapists with expertise in Parkinson’s disease. Watch Now Recorded on 03/16/2021 Parkinson’s Disease and Communication with Lisa Sommers, MA, CCC-SLP Speaker: Lisa Sommers, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Center for Language Speech, and Hearing, University of Massachusetts Amherst Watch Now Recorded on 02/16/2021 DBS for Parkinson’s Disease: What’s New, with Dr. Ludy Shih Speaker: Ludy Shih, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program, Boston University Medical Campus In this program, Dr. Ludy Shih discusses the latest information on DBS for people with Parkinson’s. Watch Now Recorded on 01/05/2021 Finding Support for Care in the Home Speaker: Dave Tasto, Assisting Hands Home Care Dave Tasto, local expert and author of “Thriving at Home – A Handbook for Preventing Hospital Stays,” discusses how participants can find extra support at home for themselves or a loved one. This includes common situations at home, the types of help available, and provide advice on how to find the best home care for your needs. He also shares tips from his book including specific actions you can take to keep a loved one healthy at home. Watch Now Recorded 11/03/2020
