Upcoming Events and Programs Join our Community Join us for the APDA Polk County Optimism Walk! Walkers will come together nationwide in 2025 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Polk County walk will go directly toward the local community, expanding local programs and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest, as well as fund cutting-edge research to help find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. Sunday, November 16, 2025 Time:10:00 am – Check-in opens11:00 am – Walk startsLocation:Lake Crago Recreational Center – Covered Patio & Boat House525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, FL 33805 Register for the Polk County Optimism Walk APDA Florida 2025 Live Well Symposium: Boca RatonSaturday, October 18th, 2025 – 1950 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL Join the APDA Florida Chapter and connect with your local Parkinson’s experts. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but registration is required. We have presentations, a panel discussion, vendors, lunch, and more surprises! Space is limited, register today! presented by: Click Here to Register and Full Details Connect with the Care Team is a casual presentation with Q&A provided by the APDA Florida Chapter. Parkinson’s Care Team providers bring their expertise on various subjects and topics to consider during your or a loved one’s PD journey. CWCT is intended for People with Parkinson’s, their Care Partners, families, and friends looking to support persons impacted by Parkinson’s. September 23rd: Polk County- 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, FL 33805 11 am -1 pm FREE to attend *Registration Required* Click here to Register for POLK COUNTY-LAKELAND October 21st: St Lucie County- 3700 SE Jennings Rd, Port St Lucie, FL from 11 am-1 pm FREE to attend *Registration Required* Click here to register for St Lucie County- Port St Lucie VIRTUAL programs are available as recordings: Check out our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@APDAFloridaChapter The APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Services™ (PRESS) is an 8-week program that provides an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and one partner or other family member to meet with other PWP facing a similar experience and share coping strategies regarding day-to-day issues related to living with Parkinson’s. 8-Week AgendaSession 1: What’s Next After DiagnosisSession 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’sSession 3: Importance of Exercise in PDSession 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PDSession 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and RelationshipsSession 6: Tips for Daily LivingSession 7: Caring for Others, Caring for YourselfSession 8: Building Your Healthcare Team The group warmly welcomes any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within the last 5 years. There is no cost for this program, as we believe in making our community support accessible to all. Click here for upcoming PRESS program information Save the Date for the APDA South Florida Optimism Walk! Saturday, February 21, 2026 Walkers will come together nationwide in 2026 to step towards supporting all people affected by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the South Florida walk will go directly toward the local community, expanding local programs and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest, as well as fund cutting-edge research to help find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. Find an Upcoming Walk Please visit APDA’s Virtual Events Calendar for a list of all upcoming virtual events and programs. Virtual Events Calendar
