April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

Parkinson's Awareness Month
IPMDC 10th anniversary in 2025

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

This year, our Parkinson community of people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and friends, will gather on April 11, World Parkinson’s Day for our annual conference. Details at ipmdc.org/2026conference.

We’re also launching a new program every Friday called Maintain Your Brain with John Dean, MA CCC-SLP. Details at ipmdc.org/maintainbrain

We recently added Parkinson-friendly hiking outdoors thanks to our program partners, Michelle and Chris Viggiano at AIM Human Performance who are partnering with Pass to Pass.

Until there’s a cure, IPMDC will continue to provide you with up to date information through our programs. We invite you to explore ipmdc.org where you’ll find online libraries on a variety of topics, as well as information about our online and in-person exercise classes. With over 125 regular programs each month, online and in-person, educational, exercise, social and supportive . . . we’re sure there’s something for everyone to stay active and engaged!

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

Thank you so much for your generosity to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s!

Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC)
comprehensive Parkinson’s Center 
for the highest level of clinical care, and for every day in between.

Join us on World Parkinson’s Day!

IPMDC’s 2026 Conference to take place on World Parkinson’s Day!

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Conference by Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, featuring colorful game pieces, with details about the event date, location, and target audience.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Location:
Inova Conference Center
8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, VA

In-person only.
For patients, families, and friends.

Seats are filling up fast!
If you’d like to attend, please register as soon as possible. You’ll find details, updates, and a link to register at: ipmdc.org/2026conference.

What’s new at ipmdc.org?

What's New @ipmdc.org

Ipmdc.org is constantly being updated.
We hope you’ll check in often!

Here’s what’s new . . .

Hospital Patient Care for Parkinson’s
Access to this page is via the blue Emergency/Hospital Page button at the top of the side bar to the right of every page, and under Patient Assistance (top menu). We’ve posted documents for you to download and print, to provide information to the emergency responders and providers in hospital and rehab who will care for you. There’s also a checklist to help you pack a hospital/emergency go-bag.

PD 101
We have a new section with information about the basics of Parkinson’s. It includes diagnosis and symptoms, Parkinsonisms, diet, exercise, and more. You’ll find these fact sheets under PD101 on the top menu of each page. Our thanks to Mick Reedy, MD, Movement Disorders Specialist with Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) for developing this series!

We hope you find this new information helpful!

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!