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IPMDC News
for Health Care Professionals |
April 2026 |
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IPMDC Professional Certification Training - February 2026 |
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On February 28 we offered our first Professional Certification Training and we were delighted with the response! Our attendees' enthusiasm to provide the best care for people who are living with Parkinson's is so very
appreciated.
A special thank you to Heather Suri, Care Manager & CEO, Pathways in Aging for partnering with IPMDC to create and teach this course! Because of her exceptional understanding of Parkinson's as well as professional care giving, she offers a unique perspective to explain how to provide the highest quality of care to families within our Parkinson's community.
We've listed the teams that sent ten or more of their caregivers to the training at ipmdc.org/accredited-providers. They all received an online digital logo to share.
Our congratulations to:
Safe and Secure Transition Home Care
Assisting Hands Home Care – Arlington
SYNERGY Homecare – Lake Ridge
Comfort Keepers – Sterling
SYNERGY Homecare – Leesburg
The Key Home Care – Fairfax
Sunrise Senior Living (representatives from various buildings)
Congratulations too, to the representatives from ABC-Seniors, Ryan's Aging Care, and The Trillium who joined us that day.
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May 2026: Professional Certification Training |
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How to Best Care for People with Parkinson’s:
For Professional Caregivers |
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Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) is pleased to announce our next Professional Caregiver Certification Training, developed in partnership with Heather Suri, BSN RN CMC, CEO of
Pathways in Aging.
This specialized training is designed specifically for professional caregivers (CNA, HHA, PCA) that support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The program equips professional caregivers with practical, evidence-informed strategies to improve safety, confidence, and quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00
9:00 am Registration
9:30 am Program begins
11:30 am Q&A
12:00 pm Close
At: Inova Conference Center
8100 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
We will discuss Parkinson basics, and offer tips for you to help your clients with motor and non-motor symptoms, cognitive and behavioral changes, communication strategies, and how to live well with Parkinson's.
Caregivers are required to attend the entire event in order to receive their certificate. They will also receive a booklet to review the course.
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The cost is $25 per caregiver.
To register, please click on the button below.
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Seats are limited!
Please let us know if you're interested in attending.
Last day to register is Friday, May 1st, 2026
unless seats are filled earlier.
** To show that they recognize the importance of Parkinson-informed care, companies with ten or more caregivers attending this program will receive a digital logo to display on their website and other marketing materials.
For updates, please visit ipmdc.org/professional-education.
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IPMDC 2026 Health Care Professionals Conference |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location:
Inova Conference Center – 2nd floor
8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, VA 22037
Topics Covered
- Parkinson’s Today: Emerging Treatments and the Critical Role of the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team
Speaker: Drew Falconer, MD, FAAN
Medical Director, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
- Seeing the Whole Person: Advocacy, Safety and Everyday Excellence in Parkinson’s Care
Speaker: Heather Suri, BSN RN CMC
Care Manager & CEO, Pathways in Aging
- Beyond Movement: Brain Health, Cognition, and Whole Person Care in Parkinson’s Disease
Speaker: Jennifer Pauldurai, MD
Medical Director, Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program **CEUs will be available.**
Cost to attend (includes lunch): $45.00
Details at ipmdc.org/2026hcpro
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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 (PD) - 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 | ipmdc.org
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Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs |
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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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