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This week our in-person and online programs include:

• legal and financial planning
  

• exercises to improve voice and speech
  

• Prince William county resources
  

• and the differences between home care and home health.
  

We hope you'll join us at any or all of them!

IPMDC programs: Week beginning June 16

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

What is the best exercise to improve voice and speech?

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 with Pathways in Aging and Monica Conroy with Synergy Lake Ridge 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)

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

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.

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 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 deli.

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!

Parkinson's Journey   |   ipmdc.org/parkinsons_journey

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Eating Better with Parkinson’s – Nutrition that Supports Your Parkinson’s Journey

While there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for Parkinson’s, research shows that thoughtful food and supplement choices can make a meaningful difference. Addressing issues like reflux, constipation, and unintentional weight loss can not only support your overall health but also enhance how well your medications work—leading to a better quality of life.

Join Josefa Domingos, PT, PhD, and John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical and engaging session focused on everyday strategies for navigating mealtimes, improving nutrition, and living well with Parkinson’s."

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

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.

Healthy Eating with Sabina Kelly

Why is "Gluten Free" everywhere these days? Should I be eating Gluten free? what's it mean to be gluten sensitive? Is that the same as being gluten intolerant? What's celiac's disease? We’ll talk all about all your questions and bring clarity to the topic.

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.

This month we'll hear about Abbott DBS from Andrea Useem.

Community Programs

Laughter to Uplift!

Saturday, June 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm  |  $40
Hosted by Beloved Yoga
11109 Sunset Hills Road, #100, Reston, VA 20190

Please click here for details.

Resonance Improv Alliance performs in partnership with Beloved Yoga to fundraise for Friends of Southgate. 

Your ticket purchase will support Cathy Hudgins Community Center programming designed to enhance the quality of life for youth and their families. 

For news and updates about other Resonance Improv Alliance shows, you can click here to subscribe to their newsletter.

And don't forget our next Improv for Movement & Memory session at Insight in Sterling, Thursday, June 26! Click here for details.

Stay Safe This Hurricane Season

Access Fairfax - Disability Rights and Resources through Fairfax County offer an e-newsletter with lots of helpful information.

In their recent June 11 issue, you'll find a check list and information to help you prepare for hurricane season in Virginia, as well as other emergencies.

• Check your insurance coverage

• Know your zone

• Complete a family communication plan

• Make an emergency kit

• Stay informed

Click here to learn more about preparing your family and your property against hurricane threats and other disasters.
Click here to download the Virginia Hurricane Preparedness - Inland Impacts Guide (PDF).
Click here to read Access Fairfax's June 11 issue and to subscribe.

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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