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

11/26/2025

1 week left to meet our gift challenge goal!!

Don’t miss the chance for your donation to go TWICE as far to further Parkinson’s disease research, and help APDA continue to provide support groups, online education, fitness classes, and so much more to our community. We need to raise $15,000 by midnight on 12/2 to meet the match. Together, we’re making a difference for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Make your gift by 12/2.

http://apda.link/GivingTuesday2025

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, exercise may be one of the most powerful tools to fight some symptoms and po...
11/24/2025

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, exercise may be one of the most powerful tools to fight some symptoms and potentially slow disease progression. That’s why APDA offers a wide variety of virtual and in-person fitness classes so that anyone, anywhere, can attend. 💪🧘💃 We’ve got some great classes happening right here in Iowa– see what’s coming up and join us!

Community programs like these are made possible thanks to the generous support of APDA’s donors.

Thank you! 💙💚

Explore exercise classes near you 🔗https://bit.ly/iaexercise

Every day, APDA provides the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by Parkinson’s dis...
11/21/2025

Every day, APDA provides the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest. Last year, thanks to the support of our donors and community we:

📞Responded to 54,400+ phone and email inquiries

💪Worked out with 59,120+ exercise program participants online and in person

💞Connected with 31,980 support group participants

🔬Granted $2,600,000 in research funding

And so much more! Thank you! 💙💚

November's MAPS meeting was blessed with guest speaker Anne O’Rear, Dementia Care Specialist with Broadlawns Memory Cent...
11/21/2025

November's MAPS meeting was blessed with guest speaker Anne O’Rear, Dementia Care Specialist with Broadlawns Memory Center. Anne shared valuable insights and compassionate guidance that truly resonated with everyone in the room. Afterward, we split into our care partner and people with Parkinson’s groups for meaningful conversations, connection, and support.

We’re so grateful for this community and the space we share each month. MAPS meets every third Saturday of the month - NO meeting in December.

11/20/2025

Just Announced! Gift Match Challenge: Now Through December 2 We have received an incredible $15,000 gift from an anonymous group of donors. If you help us match that amount by midnight on Giving Tuesday, December 2, we can provide TWICE the support to the PD community! Help us fund 2X the care, education, and support.

http://apda.link/GivingTuesday2025

What an incredible day in Fort Dodge last Thursday! We had so much fun connecting with this amazing part of the state, a...
11/19/2025

What an incredible day in Fort Dodge last Thursday! We had so much fun connecting with this amazing part of the state, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to be there. A huge thank-you to our wonderful speakers who made the conference inspiring, meaningful, and memorable.

Thank you to our sponsors for their incredible support! AbbVie , Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Medtronic, and Supernus!

11/18/2025

🚶🎨 Whether you're walking, dancing, painting, or sharing your story, you're showing what it means to live life to the fullest with Parkinson’s disease.

Tell us in the comments how YOU live fully with Parkinson’s – it might be exactly what someone else needs to get motivated! ⬇️

Rock climbing with Parkinson’s? Yes, please! With supportive instructors, adaptive techniques, and a community that chee...
11/17/2025

Rock climbing with Parkinson’s? Yes, please! With supportive instructors, adaptive techniques, and a community that cheers each other on, every climb becomes a celebration of resilience. If you’ve been curious, this is your sign - anyone with PD can give it a try! Registration is still open for tomorrow’s session! Register here! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/iowcha/event/2025iowaexerciseregistration/

On November 12th, Stephanie had the BEST time in Ackley, IA celebrating their local PD support group. As a group, they r...
11/17/2025

On November 12th, Stephanie had the BEST time in Ackley, IA celebrating their local PD support group. As a group, they raised the most for the 2025 Optimism Walk, so of course we had to honor them with an ice cream party. Their energy, dedication, and community spirit are truly inspiring. Proud to celebrate such an amazing group.

11/15/2025

💪 Ready to get moving? APDA exercise instructor Jen Berger is here to show you simple, effective exercises you can do at home to strengthen your upper and lower body. These moves are a great way to start building healthy exercise habits that support balance, strength, and mobility.

👉 Watch the video now and follow along!

To view full exercise class videos with Jen Berger and other incredible instructors, visit our sister chapter, APDA Missouri's YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/

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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!