Waverly Area Parkinson's Support Group

04/28/2025

While often overlooked, non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease are common and can even be more troublesome and disabling than motor symptoms.

For Parkinson’s Awareness Month, learn from the [tag Parkinson's Foundation] about managing symptoms like sleeping troubles, mental health challenges and hallucinations: Parkinson.org/Awareness

04/26/2025

Thank You, Fareway Customers! 🙌

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity and support shown during the Round-Up at the Register event at local Fareway grocery stores from April 14th–19th. Thanks to YOU, an incredible $54,899.87 was raised in just 6 short days to support vital Parkinson’s programs and resources!

As a 100% donor-funded organization, we simply couldn’t do this without amazing community partners like Fareway—and the wonderful Fareway customers who made this happen. Every penny rounded up helps us bring education, support, and hope to those living with Parkinson’s!

From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU! 💙

04/22/2025

Which of these early signs of Parkinson’s disease surprises you the most? 🤔

For Parkinson’s Awareness Month, learn more from the [tag Parkinson's Foundation] by visiting Parkinson.org/Awareness.

04/17/2025

Do your shopping by the end of the week and make a difference for Iowan’s with Parkinson’s disease!

Find your nearest Fareway store and explore weekly ads for fresh produce, meats, and great savings. Get directions and stay updated on local promotions!

04/14/2025

Did you know that someone new is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. every six minutes? ⌚️

Today for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, learn 5 things everyone should know about PD from the [tag Parkinson's Foundation]. Find more information from the Parkinson’s Foundation at: Parkinson.org/Awareness

02/13/2025

06/04/2024

The conference will feature workshops all day long! Get ready for hands-on experience with handwriting, explore home modifications, or engage in mobility and cognitive exercises. This year, we have everything you need! Tickets are still available for this Friday, June 7th at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/iowcha/event/2024pdconference/

05/27/2024

Breaking news — Congress has passed The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act! Passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate today, the bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This is a historic milestone for the PD community, and we could not have done it without our grassroots advocates who sent over 70,000 messages to their members of Congress urging their support.

We’re also grateful to the 215 senators and representatives who championed this bill, especially its lead sponsors, Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY). We also extend our thanks to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA).

Learn more and to send a pre-written thank you message to your members of Congress for making this happen. https://www.michaeljfox.org/advocacy-campaign/thank-congress-passing-national-plan-end-parkinsons-act?os_cid=fb-a1bVL000001D7Kr

05/20/2024

If you know anyone doing RAGBRAI this year, let them know about this opportunity to raise money for the Davis Phinney Foundation and Pedaling for Parkinson's.

benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF) and Pedaling for Parkinsons™ (PFP). This year marks the Davis Phinney Foundation’s 20th Anniversary, and we hope you can join us to ride across Iowa and fundraise to help people with Parkinson and the DPF mission.

04/11/2024

04/11/2024

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04/11/2024

Today is World Parkinson’s Day! 🌎 More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease, and someone new is diagnosed every 6 minutes in the U.S. alone.

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with PD by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Explore our resources at Parkinson.org. 💻

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