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IPMDC News
for Health Care Professionals |
September 2026 |
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A comprehensive Parkinson’s Center for the highest level of clinical care, and for every day in between. |
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Now that fall is almost here, it seems like there are suddenly so many events to attend! We're sharing these events with you because they're related to Parkinson's, and hope you'll share them with your colleagues, clients, and residents.
In particular, IPMDC is offering it's final certification training for 2026 for professional care givers on October 31. This is a special event for caregivers with assisted living facilities and home care companies to come together to learn about the specific issues involved with the care of people living with Parkinson's. Details below and at ipmdc.org/professional-education. |
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Brain Health & Wellness: Nurturing a Stronger Mind
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 pm
At: Kensington Senior Living, Reston
11501 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191 Click here to register.
Join us to hear Farrah Daly, MD speak on Brain Health & Wellness: Nurturing a Stronger Mind. Dr. Daly, a Neuropalliative specialist in Northern Virginia, is focused on supporting people with advanced neurologic disease where they live by visiting them at home or in long term care.
Save the Date! IPMDC specialists will be speaking at Kensington Reston:
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October 6th: Drew Falconer, MD, IPMDC Medical Director
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November 4th: Abigail Lawler, MD, IPMDC Autonomics Director
kensingtonreston.com/events/ask-the-neurologist-series-part-i |
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IPMDC Professional Caregiver Certification Training
Our next training will be on Saturday, October 31. Register today!
Last day to register is October 16.
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The goal of this program is to help professional caregivers understand how to provide the best care to people who have Parkinson’s Disease (PD).
Cost for this 2 1/2 hour workshop is $25/person and includes a certificate on completion and a booklet to review the course. |
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40th Annual Caregiver’s Conference
Rooted in Care, Radiant in Hope
Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
At: Inova Conference Center
8100 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax, VA |
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Join medical professionals, researchers, caregivers, and community experts for a day of education, resources, and support. Hear from our keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, Medical Director, Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program. Explore the exhibit hall to connect with local organizations offering care, aging, legal, financial, and other helpful resources.
Exhibitor opportunities may still be available.
Click here for details and to register.
Presented by the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium. |
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If you missed IPMDC's 2026 Health Care Professionals Conference on June 17, we posted the slide decks at ipmdc.org/2026hcpro |
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Thank you to our conference sponsors! |
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As the largest Parkinson’s Center on the East Coast, IPMDC is committed to advancing the quality of care for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease across clinical and community-based settings.
Questions? Please contact:
Sonia Gow
Program and Community Care Manager
Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center sonia.gow@inova.org |
703.375.9987
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ipmdc.org
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Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs |
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Are you considering holding a fundraiser through your organization?
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month!
Please contact sonia.gow@inova.org. All funds raised go directly to our programs for patients and families so we can provide the education, exercise and support programs they need to live well with Parkinson's. |
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Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to make a donation, and we thank you for your generosity and support! |
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We especially appreciate our
Annual Sponsors
for their encouragement and support! |
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To schedule an appointment, please call
571.472.4200
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To meet our team, please click here. |
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To find the nearest location near you, please click here. |
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For more information about our center, please check out inova.org/move |
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Advancing the quality of life of those living with Parkinson’s through education, wellness, and community. |
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This newsletter is intended for health care professionals in long term care in Northern Virginia. We're sending it to you because you've expressed an interest in what's new at IPMDC either through attending our events, or when we've met at networking events.
It's our way of connecting with you and keeping you up to date on how we can work together to provide a higher level of personalized care for people living with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
Updates can also be found at ipmdc.org/hcpro |
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