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A comprehensive Parkinson’s Center 
for the highest level of clinical care, and for every day in between.

Beyond a Center: How Inova is Redefining Parkinson’s & Movement Disorder Care

If you attended our IPMDC conference and found it valuable, will you consider supporting IPMDC’s programs?

While there is no cost for you to attend, your support is always appreciated. Your gift will directly benefit people living with Parkinson’s and their families through educational programs like this conference.

You can donate by credit card by visiting join.inova.org/parkinsonfund, and you’ll find additional options at ipmdc.org/donate.

Thank you for your encouragement and support!

IPMDC programs: Week beginning April 20

How do I . . . ?  |   ipmdc.org/how-do-i

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

How Do I Assess and Report Issues with Swallowing?

Join speech-language pathologist John Dean and Physiotherapist Josefa Domingos for a practical, plain-language guide to swallowing assessment about how swallowing changes occur in Parkinson's, what symptoms are worth paying attention to, how SLPs and other clinicians evaluate it, and how to let your healthcare team know what you're experiencing.

Registered dietitian Judy Caplan, MS, RDN will discuss the connection between nutrition and brain health, including foods and dietary patterns that support memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.

This educational series is ideal for older adults, family members, and caregivers who want to take proactive steps toward maintaining brain health and staying informed about the latest advancements in memory care.

For questions, please email Kristine Llanes, Director of Community Outreach, at KLlanes@kensingtonsl.com. Details at kensingtonreston.com

Improv is fun! "Yes And . . ." can help with communication, cognitive flexibility, mood, and social connection. Come join us! No experience needed!

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

Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs

When you support IPMDC’s programs, your gifts stay in our community to help people living with Parkinson's and related movement disorders be active and engaged, and living their best lives.

Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to donate and thank you for your support!

Questions about our programs and resources?

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

All program times are Eastern Time (ET).

Upcoming Programs

There will be four total sessions in this series. Make sure to register for all sessions.

IPMDC Fundraiser for Parkinson's Awareness Month!

Important! LSIN Spirit Night must be mentioned at time of ordering.
Dine In and Take Out - No third party or delivery orders

In this one-hour class, family care partners will receive a copy of Caregiving at a Glance—a collection of helpful hints and “aha” moments gathered from families at Insight Memory Care Center. While every dementia journey is unique, these practical techniques can empower you as a care partner, build confidence, and help ease the burden as you walk alongside your loved one.

Join SYNERGY HomeCare for a one-hour workshop and receive a complimentary copy of the book! Please click here to sign-up.

Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, Director, Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program, will discuss the importance of early cognitive testing, early diagnosis, and how new and emerging Alzheimer’s and dementia medications are changing treatment and care planning.

This educational series is ideal for older adults, family members, and caregivers who want to take proactive steps toward maintaining brain health and staying informed about the latest advancements in memory care.

For questions, please email Kristine Llanes, Director of Community Outreach, at KLlanes@kensingtonsl.com. Details at kensingtonreston.com

Climbing is voluntary, but we'd love your help with cheering for our climbers! And it's a lovely location to be outside. BYO picnic lunch. Email Sonia for details.

Keyton Armstrong, MS CCC-SLP will visit us again to continue our discussion from April on communication and memory.

Michelle Viggiano with AIM Human Performance will visit us to share her news about Parkinson-friendly hikes in the great outodoors!

Parkinson's Journey   |   ipmdc.org/parkinsons_journey

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

At: Lansdowne Woods Senior Community, Leesburg *New location!*

We feature confidential sharing of concerns and tips from caregivers for caregivers. 
New members are encouraged to contact the facilitator Peg Nugent, at peg.nugent84@gmail.com for address and details.

Healthy Eating with Sabina

What you eat matters - for your body and your brain!

Let's talk about the emotional and social importance of meals and how to balance cooking and eating for nutrition not just pleasure.

Sabina often talks about the Mediterranean diet, and how ultra-processed foods affect our bodies and brains. Did you see this article in the Washington Post on 4/19/2026? washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/19/diet-parkinsons-risk/

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.

Exercise Rx   |   ipmdc.org/exerciserx

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Topic: TBD

Mick Reedy, MD, Movement Disorders Specialist with IPMDC will visit us today!

Improv is fun! "Yes And . . ." can help with communication, cognitive flexibility, mood, and social connection. Come join us! No experience needed!

This program offered in partnership with Resonance Improv Alliance and Insight Fairfax.

Live a simpler, safer, less cluttered life.

with Maria Spetalnik

At: Virginia Highlands Park
1600 S Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202

Details at runwalk.michaeljfox.org

Let's Chat About Thinking

With Dr. Jenn Pauldurai

We now offer 120 regular educational, exercise, 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!

Weekly Exercise Programs

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.

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.

IPMDC Program Partners are the best!

We especially appreciate our 

Annual Sponsors

for their encouragement and support! 

Check out our IPMDC 2026 IPMDC Directory for Programs and Resources at simplebooklet.com/2026ipmdcdirectory

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