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IPMDC News
for Health Care Professionals |
Professional Caregiver Training - 2/28/2026 |
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How to Best Care for People with Parkinson’s:
For Professional Caregivers
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Inova Parkinson’s and Movement
Disorders Center (IPMDC) is pleased to announce a new Professional Caregiver Certification Training, developed in partnership with Pathways in Aging.
As the largest Parkinson’s Center on the East Coast, IPMDC is committed to advancing the quality of care for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)—across clinical and community-based settings.
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This specialized training is designed specifically for professional caregivers (CNA, HHA, PCA) that support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The program equips professional caregivers with practical,
evidence-informed strategies to improve safety, confidence, and quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s.
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00
9:00 am Registration
9:30 am Program begins
11:30 am Q&A
12:00 pm Close
At: Inova Conference Center
8100 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
We will discuss Parkinson basics, and offer tips for you to help your clients with motor and non-motor symptoms, cognitive and behavioral changes, communication strategies, and how to live well with Parkinson's.
Caregivers are required to attend the entire event in order to receive their certificate. They will also receive a booklet to review the course.
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The cost is $25 per caregiver.
To register, please click on the button below.
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Seats are limited!
Please let us know if you're interested in attending.
Last day to register is Friday, February 20, 2026.
** To show that they recognize the importance of Parkinson-informed care, companies with ten or more caregivers attending this program will receive a digital logo to display on their website and other marketing materials.
For updates, please visit ipmdc.org/professional-education.
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Questions? Please contact:
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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Your Donations Support IPMDC Programs |
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Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to make a donation, and
we thank you for your generosity and support!
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We especially appreciate our
Annual Sponsors
for their encouragement and support! |
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To schedule an appointment, please call 571.472.4200 .
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To meet our team, please click here.
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To find the nearest location near you, please click here.
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For more information about our center, please check out inova.org/move
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Advancing the quality of life of those living with Parkinson’s
through education, wellness, and community.
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This newsletter is intended for health care professionals in long term care in Northern Virginia. We're sending it to you because you've expressed an interest in what's new at IPMDC either through attending our events, or when we've met at networking events.
It's our way of connecting with you and keeping you up to date on how we can work together to provide a higher level of personalized care for people living with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
Updates can also be found at ipmdc.org/hcpro
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