Exercise is the best!

Studies show that exercise is important for us all, in order to maintain good physical and mental health. They also show that exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s.

Check out Exercise Rx for online presentations on the most effective exercise options, then join in our online classes (Dual Task for Parkinson’s or Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s), or in-person classes (Dance for PD, Up ENDing Parkinson’s, boxing, yoga, HIIT, Stand Tall and Speak Loud, and more). You’ll find then all under Programs: Online and Programs: In-Person on the top menu at ipmdc.org.

Best of all, when you exercise with others, particularly in a Parkinson-specific program, you’ll have the support and friendship of others on a similar journey to yours.

April 2024 bootcamp

AI-Generated Voice

– help for people living with PSP

Parkinson's Awareness Month

This week, we’re sharing an article from Brain and Life magazine entitled Former Representative Jennifer Wexton Breaks Barriers with AI-Generated Voice Amid PSP Battle.

Jennifer shares her journey from suspecting something wasn’t right, to diagnosis, to co-sponsoring the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. She also explains how she uses AI to overcome the difficulties she has speaking, and how it enables her to continue to share her story and advocate for people living with similar challenges.

We were grateful that Jessica Shurer with CurePSP could speak to our Health Care Professionals conference on March 21 about the atypical parkinsonism syndromes, including Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Jessica and CurePSP are also partnering with IPMDC to share information about PSP, MSA, and CBD, at our outreach events and Parkinson Friends groups.

April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day

World Parkinson's Day

On this World Parkinson’s Day our message to you is that you are not alone. There is a worldwide community of people on a similar journey to yours.

Until there’s a cure there is hope, and people can not only live well with Parkinson’s but THRIVE with Parkinson’s. Learn more about how we can help through our educational, wellness and supportive programs by exploring this website.

Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
🌷#Caring4OurCommunity🌷#WorldParkinsonsDay 🌷 #Hope4PD🌷#IPMDCcares🌷

Two new programs beginning this month!

*New* Dance for PD® class starting in Loudoun

Mondays at 11:00 am beginning Monday, April 14

Dance for PD in the Mid-Atlantic

Where: Mission Dance Project
44710 Cape Ct #120, Ashburn, VA

Instructor: Lisa Startsman
Details at ipmdc.org/dance-for-pd

To register, please contact sonia.gow@inova.org or come join us!
Walk-ins always welcome!

*New* Evening Boxing/Strength Training Class

Beginner/Intermediate – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

AIM Human Performance
AIM Human Performance

Where: AIM Human Performance,
2218 Tacketts Mill Dr., Lake Ridge, VA

Instructor: Chris Viggiano
Details at ipmdc.org/boxing

If you’re interested in joining this class
please call to sign up: (571) 398-6923 or email
Chris and Michelle Viggiano at Info@AIMHumanPerformance.com

To help support our programs so we can continue to offer them at no cost to attendees, please visit ipmdc.org/donate.

Thank you for helping to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s!

Every year in April, organizations around the world join together to increase awareness and understanding about Parkinson’s.

IPMDC 10th anniversary in 2025
2025 – IPMDC’s 10th Anniversary

Did you know that 2025 marks IPMDC’s 10th anniversary?
Until there’s a cure, IPMDC will continue to provide you with up to date information about living well with Parkinson’s.

We invite you to explore ipmdc.org where you’ll find additional information about all of our programs!