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We invite you to check out our informative webinars designed to educate patients and caregivers on a variety of topics covering neurological conditions, treatments, minimally invasive medical, surgical and interventional techniques, and new approaches to patient care.

Hosted by Pacific Neuroscience Institute medical experts across our 9 specialized clinical centers of excellence.

Parkinson’s Disease

Everything Parkinson’s Webinar
Free Meetings: First Monday of every other month: 12 – 1 pm
For holidays, webinar will be moved to the next Monday

Zoom Link: bit.ly/PD-Webinars
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
Or Telephone: US: +1 669 900 6833

Please RSVP Giselle 310-582-7433/giselle.tamula@providence.org

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Sleep and Parkinson's

Everything Parkinson’s: Sleep & Parkinson’s with Giselle Tamula, NP
Mastering Parkinson’s: Communication, Cognitive Changes, and Coping with Melita Petrossian, MD

33. Mastering Parkinson’s: Communication, Cognitive Changes, and Coping with Melita Petrossian, MD
Parkinson's Disease: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation & Loneliness

32. Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation & Loneliness
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31. LCM & PNI-South Bay: Help is Here for Movement Disorders
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30. Enhancing Your Brain Health With Parkinson’s Ft. Giselle U. Tamula, MSN, CP-C

29. Medications Updates for Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

28. Parkinson’s Disease – A Comprehensive Overview
Dr. Alexander M. Solomon, Pacific Neuroscience Institute

27. Understanding Eye Issues in Parkinson’s
Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center, discusses Parkinson's related disease (PD) related conditions and mimics, including idiopathic Parkinson's disease, Multiple Symptoms Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and other rarer conditions. Parkinsonian syndromes may overlap and appear similar in the early stages. Learn about the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease (PD), including the accuracy of a clinical diagnosis, biomarkers, and anticipated diagnostic tests. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

26. Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Versus Other Forms of Parkinsonism
William Buxton, MD, Director of Neuromuscular & Neurodiagnostic Medicine and Fall Prevention at the Pacific Brain Health Center, reviews how Parkinson's disease (PD) affects nerve and muscle problems, and guidance for identifying fall risks. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

25. The Effects of Nerve and Muscle Problems on Balance in Parkinson’s Disease
Corwin Patsis, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist, at the Brain Health Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, reviews how Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the brain, the benefits of physical therapy and exercise, and guidance for integrating effective exercise modalities at home. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

24. Benefits of Exercise and Physical Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
Carol Park, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, discusses the role of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in swallowing impairment (dysphagia), voice impairment (dysphonia), speech impairment (dysarthria), and cognitive impairments, such as memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning. PNI’s Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

23. Swallowing, Speech, and Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Sheila Moore, MSG, LCSW, Social Worker, and Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) in Torrance and Santa Monica, CA, discuss the role of Parksinson's disease (PD) care partners in navigating the road ahead. In the open forum webinar, PD care partners discuss planning for the short-term and long-term with their loved ones. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

22. Parkinson’s Disease Care Partner Forum
Guest speaker Mehran Movassaghi, MD, Director of Providence Saint John's Men’s Health Center, discusses Parkinson’s disease and urologic health, including urinary frequency and urgency, urinary flow and obstruction, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual health. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

21. Parkinson’s Disease and Urologic Health
Karen Hsu Patterson, Advance Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse with Saint John's Physician Partners, discusses planning for the future with Parkinson's disease, including palliative care and advance care planning (ACP). Palliative care is specialized medical care focusing on relief from distressing symptoms or the stress that often comes with serious, progressive, and life-limiting illnesses. Advance care planning, or ACP, is planning for the future to ensure that your medical team has an understanding of your health care preferences. By considering your options early, you can ensure the quality of life that is important to you. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

20. Advance Care Planning for Parkinson’s Disease
Melita Petrossian, MD, Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) in Santa Monica, CA, discusses contributing factors, risk factors, and management of behavioral issues for people living with Parkinson's disease, including various types of hallucinations, illusions, and delusions, as well as impulse control disorders (ICD) and ICD management. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

19. Parkinson’s Disease & Behavioral Issues – Impulse Control Disorders, Hallucinations, and Delusions
Purnima Karia, Senior Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist, discusses driving rehabilitation to help those living with Parkinson’s maintain their independence. Driving rehabilitation helps individuals facing challenges caused by a physical or cognitive impairment or age to achieve safe, independent driving or transportation options through education or information dissemination. PNI's Movement Disorders Center is here for you and your care partners throughout your journey.

18. Driving Safely With Parkinson’s Disease
Natalie Diaz, MD, a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders at Pacific Movement Disorders Center, discusses what complementary therapies for Parkinson's disease are, the different types available, as well as the known benefits and precautions.

17. Everything Parkinson’s: Complementary Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz

16. California Leave Rights for People and Family Members With Parkinson’s Disease

15. Your Brain and Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HW

14. Complementary Therapies & Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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13. Everything Parkinson’s: Brain Boosting Foods for Parkinson’s Disease with Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN

12. It Takes A Village: Managing and Planning When the Diagnosis is Dementia, Sheila Moore, LCSW

11. Everything Parkinson’s: Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease

10. Everything Parkinson’s: Deciding to Participate in Research – The Pros and Cons
Dr. Melita Petrossian is a Movement Disorders Neurologist and Director of the Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Santa Monica, CA. In this webinar series Everything Parkinson's, Dr. Petrossian covers a broad range of questions and topics regarding cognitive changes in patients with Parkinson's disease, including definitions, PD dementia vs. dementia with Lewy Bodies, neuropsychological testing, disease management, cognitive-physical dual tasking, and cognitive stimulation.

09. Everything Parkinson’s: Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

08. Everything Parkinson’s: Stages of Sleep with Giselle Tamula, MSN, NP-C

07. Everything Parkinson’s: Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin

06. Everything Parkinson’s: Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Melita Petrossian

05. Everything Parkinson’s: Emotional Wellbeing: Developing Tools for Coping and Cultivating Resilience

04. Everything Parkinson’s: Mood and Motivation with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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03. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar: Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Lifestyle Choices – Feb 2021
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02. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar: Update On Medications for Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease – Jan 2021
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01. Everything Parkinson’s Webinar Series: Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease, Overview of Current Knowledge – Dec 2020

La Enfermedad de Parkinson en Español

Nov 7th 2022, 12 – 1 pm – La enfermedad de Parkinson y el parkinsonismo

Mar 6th 2023, 12 – 1 pm – Hábitos de Vida Saludable en el  Manejo de la Enfermedad de Parkinson

June 5th 2023, 12 – 1 pm – Integrando un estilo de vida saludable en el cuidado de la enfermedad de Parkinson

Zoom: bit.ly/PD-Webinars
Webinar ID: 821 8048 1494
O telefono: US: +1 669 900 6833

Por favor RSVP Giselle 310-582-7433/giselle.tamula@providence.org

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