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#  Let's Talk About It: Diet & Swallowing Challenges 

 Inspir - Embassy Row  
 2100 Massachusetts Ave NW  
 Washington, DC 20008 

 

 October 25, 202510:00 am to 1:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

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### Check-in & Resource Fair**\*** begins at 10:00 a.m. and the program starts at 11:00 a.m. 

There are many non-motor challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease that may not always be easy to discuss. With a focus on diet, choking and swallowing, this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones. A discussion will take place addressing diet and swallowing issues associated with Parkinson’s disease.

\*The **Resource Fair** will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

### Speakers

**Mandy Katz MS, RD, CSP, LDN**  
Registered Dietitian  
Director of Healthy Living – Giant Food

**Ianessa A. Humbert, PhD, SLP**  
"Swallowologist"  
CEO – Swallowing Wellness

**Lucy Bowen**  
Founding Artistic Director, Bowen McCauley Dance Company  
Director, Dance for PD – Mid-Atlantic

Lunch will be served.   
Free Valet parking available onsite in addition to Dupont Circle Metro Access.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

 - ###   Agenda (Eastern Time)   
    
    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Check-in/Resource Fair\*  
    11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mandy Katz Presentation on Diet + Q&A Session  
    11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ianessa Humbert on Swallowing Challenges + Q&A Session  
    12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fitness Demo with Lucy Bowe  
    1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
    
    Directions – Free Valet parking available onsite in addition to Dupont Circle Metro Access. Lunch will be served.
    
    \*The **Resource Fair** will feature local community partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.
 
 *A Collaboration with Inspir - Embassy Row*

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  ##   Contact Us  

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

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###  [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) 

 Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

 September 14, 2026Virtual

 

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###  [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) 

 A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

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###  [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) 

 Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

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