COVID-19 Cancelations

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is closely monitoring Coronavirus Disease 2019 (also known as COVID-19) situation for the safety of our event attendees, volunteers and staff. As the disease can pose an increased threat for people with underlying health issues and/or advanced age, which includes many people living with Parkinson’s disease, we are ever mindful of your health and well-being. As such, we have been evaluating our upcoming events, support groups and exercise classes in conjunction with the recommendations and guidelines put forth by local health officials. All in-person Iowa Chapter support groups were suspended through June 15, 2021.  Many in-person groups are resuming.  Contact your local support group facilitator for specific details.  

Per the latest CDC guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals:

  • Vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Unvaccinated individuals are expected to:
    • Wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth.
    • Stay 6 feet apart from others who do not live in the same household.
    • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
    • Wash hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
    • Follow federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations.

Support Groups may continue to meet virtually.  Some exercise classes have returned to in person events.  Call the contact person listed for each class to confirm event details.   We will resume classes/groups as soon as we possibly can and apologize for any inconvenience.   We encourage our constituents to contact their group/class leader if they have questions about a specific class or events . For your own safety and the safety of others, we do recommend that anyone who is not feeling well stay home and contact your physician.  

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