Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association

Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association The Iowa Chapter of the APDA serves the state of Iowa through their office in Urbandale- 515-207-6296

šŸ’™ What an incredible day of learning awaits! This half-day education program will leave you with new confidence, practic...
02/19/2026

šŸ’™ What an incredible day of learning awaits! This half-day education program will leave you with new confidence, practical knowledge, and tools you can start using right away. Join us and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community. Register today and save your spot on April 9th in Waterloo, IA!

Registration required, please register online at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/iowcha/event/2026waterloolivingwell/

ā˜ŽļøIf you need assistance with registration, please give us a call at 515-207-6296

šŸ’™ Thank You to Our Platinum & Gold Sponsors! šŸ’™We extend our sincere gratitude to our Platinum level sponsor, Senior Help...
02/18/2026

šŸ’™ Thank You to Our Platinum & Gold Sponsors! šŸ’™

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Platinum level sponsor, Senior Helpers - Central Iowa and Gold level sponsor, Fareway Stores , for your generous support of the APDA Iowa Parkinson’s Conference. Your commitment helps make a day of education, connection, and community possible for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their care partners across Iowa.

Because of you, we are Connected in Community. Strengthened by Support.

šŸ‘ Thank you for standing with the Parkinson’s community and helping make a meaningful difference.

āž”ļøRegister today to join us on Friday, June 5th.
Learn more at: šŸ”—https://bit.ly/ia2026conference

Looking for answers about Parkinson’s?Join us March 26th at 12:00 pm for a virtual APDA Parkinson's Education Program wi...
02/16/2026

Looking for answers about Parkinson’s?

Join us March 26th at 12:00 pm for a virtual APDA Parkinson's Education Program with Dr. Lynn Struck. This virtual lunch n learn will focused on understanding Parkinson’s, managing symptoms, and asking the questions that matter most. šŸ§ šŸ’š

Register today at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/iowcha/event/2026drstrucklunchnlearn/

šŸ’‹šŸ’˜ February means love and romance are in the air, but we know that Parkinson’s disease can mean added challenges for pa...
02/11/2026

šŸ’‹šŸ’˜ February means love and romance are in the air, but we know that Parkinson’s disease can mean added challenges for partners working to sustain a connected, intimate relationship. Enter APDA’s ParkinSex—a kit, book, video (and card game, coming soon!) designed to address the physical and emotional needs of people with Parkinson’s.

Order your kit today (quantities are limited) or watch the video online or download a PDF version of the book right away.

Learn more and start reconnecting today: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/parkinsex/

Together, we can change the future for people with PD! APDA’s new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy is determined t...
02/06/2026

Together, we can change the future for people with PD! APDA’s new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy is determined to make Parkinson’s the federal priority it deserves to be and to push for increased funding.

Three of APDA’s top priorities are focused on:

šŸ’° Funding and implementing the National Parkinson’s Project
šŸ“ˆ Increasing federal investment in PD research
🚫 Ending the use of paraquat, a toxic herbicide, in the U.S.

We’re already having an impact.

Stay in the know on the latest advocacy news and opportunities to get involved by filling out this form today! šŸ”—https://bit.ly/advocacynewsapda

In honor of Black History Month, we'd like to highlight a helpful resource called THE PD MOVERS –WE KEEP MOVING storyboo...
02/02/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we'd like to highlight a helpful resource called THE PD MOVERS –WE KEEP MOVING storybook. It's a compilation of narratives of African American and Black individuals and caregivers who are living and thriving with Parkinson’s disease. The goal is to inspire and connect individuals in the community by sharing the experiences of these remarkable individuals.

Download your free copy today!
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/pdmovers/

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with Dr. Struck, ask questions, and learn practical strategies for living well...
01/31/2026

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with Dr. Struck, ask questions, and learn practical strategies for living well.

Register today and join us for this virtual program.
šŸ”— https://bit.ly/strucklunchnlearn

Tomorrow! Thursday, January 29th at 1:00 pm CST. Virtual Webinar -Caring with Confidence: Self-Care While Supporting a P...
01/28/2026

Tomorrow! Thursday, January 29th at 1:00 pm CST. Virtual Webinar -
Caring with Confidence: Self-Care While Supporting a Parent with Parkinson’s

Registration is still open! šŸ”— https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/caring-with-confidence-self-care-while-supporting-a-parent-with-parkinsons/

When you’re supporting a parent with Parkinson’s, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs. In this empowering session, Lianna Marie — author, speaker, and lifelong advocate whose mother lived with Parkinson’s for 30 years — shares hard-earned insights from her personal caregiving journey. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, recognizing caregiver burnout, and reclaiming balance.

This talk is a compassionate guide for anyone striving to care for themselves while showing up fully for a loved one with PD. Lianna will be answering questions from the audience, so register now and please submit your questions

Meet Anne, APDA’s first Chief Public Policy Officer!For Anne, advocacy is community driven. It’s about helping lawmakers...
01/23/2026

Meet Anne, APDA’s first Chief Public Policy Officer!

For Anne, advocacy is community driven. It’s about helping lawmakers see the people behind the policy. The story she shares underscores a common challenge—many people living with Parkinson’s go unseen. Advocacy helps change that by connecting the lived experiences of those affected to the decisions being made on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country.

We’re excited to share this Q&A so you can learn more about Anne, her new role, her vision for advocacy at APDA, and how individuals living with Parkinson’s—and their loved ones—can get involved in shaping the policies that affect them most.

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/conversation-with-anne-hubbard-chief-public-policy-officer/

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Urbandale, IA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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You don’t have to do it alone. We are here for you...

We are celebrating being a resource for you for the last 16 years in Iowa. We are your information and Referral Center and Iowa Chapter for the American Parkinson Disease Association. We host 3 Educational Conferences across the state, have 48 support groups and over 40+ exercise classes.

We are here to be your support, your resource for all things Parkinson’s Disease. We provide support, education, resources, and exercise programs all designed with those with PD and their care partners in mind.

Join us for our Annual Parkinson’s Disease Conference in West Des Moines at Lutheran Church of Hope on June 12th.

Please reach out with any questions- we are here to help you!