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

As we begin the final week of Parkinson's Awareness Month for 2026, we would like you to know how grateful we are for all your support.

The kind and supportive feedback we received about our IPMDC World Parkinson's Day gathering and conference was so encouraging! Our thanks to everyone who completed the survey as it will guide us in our development of future programs.

We especially would like to thank everyone who made a donation to support Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) programs, so we can continue to offer them at no cost, making it easier for people to join in.

We love to hear from you! Please email sonia.gow@inova.org with your questions, suggestions, and comments. 

To continue to support IPMDC programs, and help us to transform the lives of families living with Parkinson's, please visit ipmdc.org/donate.

In case you missed it . . .

IPMDC programs: Week beginning April 27

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

Presented by Powerback Rehabilitation at no cost

We are excited to introduce Powerback Rehabilitation’s new Parkinson’s Movement & Voice Program. This program, led by licensed therapists, is thoughtfully designed to enhance speech clarity, mobility, balance, and confidence, while supporting greater independence and engagement in daily life.

At The Kensington, we are proud to offer specialized support for residents with movement disorders, and our partnership with Powerback is a great example of that.
RSVP to Keri Beltran, Director of Rehab, at Keri.Beltran1@powerbackrehab.com.

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.

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

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

Mornings with Parkinson’s – Why the first hours are often the hardest (And what can we do about them)”

Mornings with Parkinson’s can often be the most challenging part of the day. The body tends to be stiff, the medication hasn’t taken effect yet, and simply getting out of bed and moving can feel like an enormous effort.

Understanding these challenges can help you apply strategies to manage the first hours of the day. In this session, Josefa Domingos, PT PhD and John Dean MA CCC-SLP brainstorm ways to address the morning slowdown and provide you and your care partner with practical tools to make starting the day feel less daunting.

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.

Drew Falconer, MD, FAAN will visit to discuss Vyalev.

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.

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.

This park is located in Hillsboro, VA, approximately 4 miles from Harper’s Ferry. Our trail will take us along streams, through the forest, meadows, and mountain-side terrain.

This hike should take approximately 60-90 minutes. Continue to enjoy your day by visiting Harpers Ferry National Historic Park or one of the many wineries and breweries in Loudoun County.

Come meet other outdoor-loving individuals while logging a workout and lowering stress. Please email us if you're interested in joining so we can provide you with meetup details, carpooling options, and notify you about any changes due to weather. 

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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

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

with Josefa Domingos and John Dean

Live a simpler, safer, less cluttered life.

with Maria Spetalnik

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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