Online registration is available for all events and programs. If you prefer help or have questions, please call us at 515-207-6296 and we’ll be happy to register you over the phone.
Living Your Personal Best with PD
An APDA Parkinson’s Education Program
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Mary Greeley Medical Center Auditorium
1111 Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Join us for expert-led sessions on health, exercise, symptom management, mental well-being, and practical strategies for living well with PD. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with community resources and others affected by Parkinson’s. Registration is required; space is limit. We look forward to seeing you in Ames!
PRESS ON
Mondays, June 8th – July 27th (8-week program) from 10:30 – 12:00
Location: Perennial Pathways
4090 Westown Parkway, Suite E, West Des Moines, IA 50266
PRESS ON™ is a FREE eight-week education and support program for those who have been living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for five or more years and their care partners. This 8-week program offers you and your loved ones PD support, education and resources to help you along your PD journey. Conducted in small groups, the format allows for in-depth and personalized discussions.
APDA Iowa Optimism Walk
- Saturday, September 19th
Check-in at 12:30 pm, Ceremony & Walk at 1:30 pm - Location: Walker Johnston Park-Giovannetti Shelter, 9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa
This special event will unite our Iowa community in support of those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Iowa walk will go directly toward the local community, expanding local program and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
PD Essentials
2nd Tuesday of Each Month, 3:00 – 4:00
APDA Iowa Conference Room
2951 86th St., Ste. 125
Urbandale, IA 50322.
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the past two years, PD Essentials is a one-hour session—offered in person or on Zoom—where you can ask questions, ease concerns, and get connected to helpful local and national resources.
APDA Strictly Social
- Urbandale, Iowa – APDA Iowa Office
- West Des Moines – Glen Meadows
Living with Parkinson’s doesn’t mean going it alone. Join Strictly Social — a series of fun, welcoming gatherings for people with Parkinson’s, their care partners, family, and friends.