Fairfax Parkinson Friends : Insight: Main location in Fairfax

Join us to meet other people with Parkinson’s and their families as we learn from local experts and encourage each other, and leave with a feeling of hope and purpose that you can get the most out of life, maintain your independence, and continue to enjoy all that life has to offer.

This group meets at Insight - Fairfax on the first Wednesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please contact Sonia for more information.

*In addition, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) offers a Dance for PD class in partnership with Lucy Bowen McCauley and the Center for Ballet Arts next door! Join them on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon before this meeting! Learn more about Dance for PD.

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1.Dining Room & Kitchen

Coming in the participant entrance you enter the dining area and kitchen, a spacious area with seating for 60.
2. Art Therapy Room

A separate room provides dedicated space for art therapy, as well as arts activities throughout the week.
3. Main Activity Room

The main activity room provides a large space for big group programs, and can be divided for smaller activities for our Blue and Orange groups.
4. Multi-Sensory Room

This room uses sensory stimulation to calm those who are agitated, or awaken those in the later stages of the disease.
5. Shower & Bedroom

Showers can be provided in a separate bathroom. The bedroom and nurses station all adjoin to provide optimal care.
6. Open Floor Plan

The day center layout is designed for dementia; conducive to wandering with no dead ends.
7. Later Stage Activity Room

Coral participants receive individualized activity plans and more one-on-one assistance with activities.
8. Outdoor Space

1,000 square feet of outdoor space with areas for gardening, active games, activities, and conversation.
9. Education & Seminar

Dedicated seminar space for educational programs, support groups, workshops and more!
10. Early Stage

Dedicated, separate space for our early stage programs, Reconnections and the Mind and Body Workshop.