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With the Memorial Day holiday next Monday, we're highlighting resources and support available for Veterans and their caregivers.

Insight is offering two online programs (below) and you'll find additional information and resources for Veteran's benefits at ipmdc.org/veterans.

2 Resources for Veterans offered by Insight (virtual)

Services for Older Adults from Virginia Veterans Services 
Wednesday, May 21 @ 7:00 pm
Virtual
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) connects Virginia’s veterans and their families to federal and state benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned. The Virginia DVS will join us for a virtual live discussion about the services they provide for older adults. Get your questions answered and learn more about resources available.

Please click here for more details and to register.

Veterans Health Administration Geriatrics and Caregiver Support 
Wednesday, May 28 @ 7:00 pm
Virtual
Representatives from the Veterans Health Administration at the Washington DC VA Medical Center will join us for a virtual live discussion about the services they provide in regards to Geriatrics and Extended Care and Caregiver Support.
Please click here for more details and to register.

Seats are still available for care giver workshop.

Beginning June 6.

Caring for You, Caring for Me is a 5-week in-person series for caregivers designed to help family caregivers develop skills that most benefit them, including building relationships with professional caregivers to increase cooperation, understanding and support. CFYCFM provides opportunities for learning ways to cope with the stressors of being a caregiver, accessing resources, discovering ways to work together with others to reduce frustrations and barriers in the caregiver role, sharing common concerns, and recognizing that caregivers are not alone. Details at ipmdc.org/carepartner

Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 - closures

Please note that all IPMDC clinics will be closed and programs cancelled.

IPMDC programs: Week beginning May 19

Nancy Howerton with Abbvie, will discuss Vyalev, the new subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy.

This group meets after the weekly Dance for PD® class with Lucy Bowen McCauley at BalletNova! We welcome Dance for PD® dancers, their partners, and all our friends in our Parkinson community.   **Feel free to BYO lunch.

Exercise Rx   |   ipmdc.org/exerciserx

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

What is the best exercise to import PD-related pain?

Pain is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease and can greatly affect daily activities. Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA CCC-SLP,  for an informative discussion about the exercises that are most effective in relieving pain associated with Parkinson’s. We will explore the most common PD pain complaints and share practical, evidence-based strategies for achieving safe and effective relief through movement.

Click here for recordings and slide decks from other programs in this series.

Mick Reedy, MD with IPMDC will visit to discuss living well with Parkinson's.

Come have fun and learn all about improv and the power of "Yes And..."

The spontaneous and playful nature of improv stimulates creativity, memory recall, and verbal expression, helping to keep the brain engaged. Because improv focuses on the present moment rather than past experiences, it allows individuals to participate without fear of making mistakes, boosting confidence and reducing frustration.  No experience needed!

This new program is in partnership with Resonance Improv Alliance and Insight Sterling.

If you're interested in attending, please contact sonia.gow@inova.org.

Check out our weekly online and in-person exercise classes to keep you moving, engaged, and supported by people on a similar journey to yours.

You'll find additional information about IPMDC programs at ipmdc.org/events and on individual pages throughout ipmdc.org.

All program times are Eastern Time (ET).

All of our programs are open to anyone living with Parkinson’s, their family
and friends, at no cost, with thanks to the generosity of our community.

Parkinson Friends

Social & Supportive Groups

Details for IPMDC's monthly Parkinson Friends and other groups that welcome our community can be found at ipmdc.org/supportive.

Upcoming Programs

This group will meet after the weekly Dance for PD® class at the Center for Ballet Arts which is right next door! We welcome Dance for PD® dancers, their partners, and our other friends in our Parkinson community.
**Feel free to brown-bag it, or grab a bite from the nearby Chef's Cafe deli.

Caring for You, Caring for Me

Fridays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Beginning June 6 for 5 weeks - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, and 7/11 (not on 7/4)

In-person at:
Inova Conference Center
8100 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031

Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM) provides education and support to caregivers through a series of flexible learning modules, helping caregivers take better care of themselves, collaborate effectively with professional caregivers, and be the best advocate possible for their care recipient.

This five-part, interactive training course has been designed to help family caregivers develop skills that most benefit them, including building relationships with professional caregivers to increase cooperation, understanding and support. CFYCFM provides opportunities for learning ways to cope with the stressors of being a caregiver, accessing resources, discovering ways to work together with others to reduce frustrations and barriers in the caregiver role, sharing common concerns, and recognizing that caregivers are not alone.

This event is a partnership with IPMDC and Elderlink – Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.
CFYCFM is a free signature program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving.

Seats are limited, as this is a small group workshop.
Please make a commitment to attend all 5 sessions to make the most of this series.

To register, please contact sonia.gow@inova.org, but if you find that you’re unable to attend, could you please let us know? We look forward to seeing you on June 6th!

Nancy Howerton with Abbvie, will discuss Vyalev, the new subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy.

Parkinson's Journey   |   ipmdc.org/parkinsons_journey

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Often Worrying about Falling?

In this talk, titled "Often worrying about Falling?", we will explore why falls occur in Parkinson’s, how to monitor falls-related changes over time, and which warning signs to watch for. We will also share practical strategies to make daily life safer and build confidence in managing the fear of falling.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a discussion about how to address fall risk in the home and the community.

Click here for recordings and slide decks from other programs in this series.

Healthy Eating with Sabina Kelly

Please click here for the slide decks from Sabina's previous programs, and click here for some easy recipes.

And don't forget the Eat Well, Live Well Book Club!  Click here for details.

Let's Chat About Thinking

With Dr. Jenn Pauldurai

Live a simpler, safer, less cluttered life.

with Maria Spetalnik

During this presentation, Maria will give you the tools and tips to help you quick start your process, give you different options on what to do with your items and help you move past the monumental stress of making decisions so you can keep moving strongly into the future. Are you ready, get set, Downsize!

Are you considering Deep Brain Stimulation? Join Samantha Summerford and Andrea Useem with Abbott Brain Therapies as they answer your questions and share insights and information about the Abbott DBS experience.

Community Programs

Senior Health and Fitness Fair

Thursday, May 22 from 10 am – 12 Noon

At: Lee Center at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria

Alexandria’s Successful Aging Committee is pleased to announce its annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair. The morning will begin with a presentation by Virginia Hospital Center about ways that older adults can effectively manage stress. After this presentation, attendees can visit various breakout sessions that include healthy cooking demonstrations with the Chef of The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living; Tai Chi, fun exercises for older adults; and blood pressure and glaucoma screenings. 

The event is free, but you must register by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call Senior Services of Alexandria’s office at 703-836-4414, ext. 110

EmpowHER

Introducing a new class for women who want to get strong, learn to fight, and feel empowered. EmpowHER is a women's only class that blends:

• Strength Training

• Boxing fundamentals

• Self-defense skills

• Weekly purposeful practice for social impact

Where? AIM Human Performance**, Lake Ridge
When? Tuesdays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm beginning May 27.
Cost? $15/class prepaid, or $17/class pay-as-you-go
Sign up: info@AIMHumanPerformance.com
More info: aimhumanperformance.com
Train your body. Defend yourself. Take action in your community.

**AIM Human Performance also offers four weekly boxing/strength classes for Parkinson's that are sponsored by IPMDC. Details at ipmdc.org/boxing/

Michael J Fox Foundation D.C. Run/Walk

Sunday, June 1st from 8:30 am to 12 noon

Participant check-in will take place between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM, followed by the official event kick-off at 9:35 AM.
All events, including the Kids Fun Run, 1-Mile, and 5K distances, will begin at 10:00 AM with a rolling start.

Ample free parking is available at various locations near the Water Park.

See list below for public parking garage options.

• 1350 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (back entrance to 200 12th Street)- 5 min walk
• 200 12th Street South, Arlington, VA – 6 min walk
• 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (Crystal City shops at 1750) – 8 min walk
• 1225 S Clark Street, Arlington, VA – 8 min walk

Additional details and registration at michaeljfox.org/runwalk

Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs

We now offer over 100 educational wellness and supportive programs each month, both online and in-person, for patients, families, friends and professionals.

Your generosity makes it possible to grow our programs for all of you in our Parkinson community - presented by local and international Parkinson experts at no cost to attendees.

Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to make a donation, and
we thank you for your generosity and support!

Questions about our programs and resources?

Please email Sonia at Sonia.Gow@inova.org.

Cheers,
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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