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IPMDC programs: Week beginning June 2

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.

We still have a couple of seats available!

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.

Details at ipmdc.org/carepartner. 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.

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!

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

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

Join us for an open discussion on your favorite healthy foods and snacks! Ever wonder if something really is that good (or bad) for you? Learn possible options to popular UPF snacks.

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.

Arvette Reid, Healthcare Planning Strategist with SEIA, will discuss the essential integration of legal documents and financial roadmaps, as well as provide actionable steps to take now and considerations for future years.

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

Voice and speech changes are among the most common and frustrating symptoms of Parkinson’s. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective strategies to help manage these challenges—from working with a speech-language pathologist to practicing home-based voice exercises and even joining community-based groups like choirs.

Join John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, and Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD for an informative and wide-ranging session exploring the tools, exercises, and therapies available to improve voice and speech in Parkinson’s. They'll break down the most common issues, examine the latest evidence supporting different treatment approaches, and share actionable tips for improving communication by addressing the fundamentals of voice and speech.

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

Cindy Hardy and Monica Conroy will share resources in Prince William County.

Let's Chat About Thinking

With Dr. Jenn Pauldurai

With guest speakers Briana Howard (BrightStar Care of Fairfax) and Rachel Gilbert (Goodwin Living)

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.

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

The Cost of Aging: Mental, Physical, Financial and Legal Perspectives.

Senior Law Day hosted by Senior Services of Alexandria

Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

At: First Baptist Church, 2932 King Street, Alexandria.

Hear from estate planners, financial experts, and senior resource specialists as they share insights on caregiving challenges, healthcare and housing costs, and the essential legal documents everyone should have in place. 

The event is free, but please register by emailing events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

How Will We Pay for Care - Financial Considerations

Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm
Virtual - Zoom link provided upon registration.

Presenter: Arvette M. Reid, Client Services Director, SEIA

The financial burden of long-term care and caregiving can be substantial. Discover various options available to help manage the costs associated with this critical aspect of caregiving.

if you missed Arvette's presentation with Dr. Pauldurai on May 16, or would like to hear her speak again, this is a great opportunity.

For more information and to sign up, please click here.

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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