Exercise Classes at APDA
APDA Iowa and community partners across the state offer a variety of exercise classes. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools available to people living with Parkinson’s. It can help improve balance, flexibility, strength and overall quality of life – and emerging research shows it might even help slow the progression of PD.
Funding for the classes is provided by the generosity of APDA’s faithful donors, so they are available at no cost to people with Parkinsons.
Contact the APDA Programs and Community Engagement Manager, Stephanie Wilson, at 515-207-9332 for more information.
Registration is required and can be completed below.
| Ankeny – Edencrest Siena Hills 455 SW Ankeny Rd. | Wednesdays 10:00 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Clive – Walnut Ridge Senior Living Center 1701 Campus Dr. | Fridays 10:00 am | Aquatic Movement Level 2 |
| Creston – Salem Lutheran Church 602 W Townline St. | Mondays 1:30 pm | Movement Training Level 2 |
| Des Moines – Des Moines Ballroom 1925 High St. | Mondays 6:30 pm March 23rd – May 18th | PD Moves Dance Class Level 1 |
| Des Moines – Northside Senior Center 3010 6th Ave. | Wednesdays 10:00 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Fairfield – Fairfield Community Center 209 S Court St. | Wednesdays 2:45 pm | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Grimes – Climb Iowa 3605 SE Miehe Dr. | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10:00 am | Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Level 3 |
| Iowa City – Iowa City Senior Center 410 E Washington St. | Wednesdays 10:00 am | Movement Training Level 2 |
| Ottumwa – River Valley Place Assisted Living 719 N Green St. | Tuesdays 10:00 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Osceola – Skills Nursing Lab – Clark County Hospital 800 S Fillmore St. | Wednesdays 11:00 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Pleasant Hill – Edencrest of Pleasant Hill 6151 Martha L. Miller Dr. | Fridays 9:45 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Waukee – Independence Village 1650 SE Holiday Crest Cir. | Mondays 11:00 am and Fridays at 11:00 am | Movement Training Level 2 Level 3 |
Class Levels
LEVEL 1: Participants exercise seated or standing with support. Movements are done at a pace and intensity that are appropriate for each participant.
LEVEL 2: Participants must be able to walk and stand up from a chair without assistance. Most exercises are done standing.
LEVEL 3: Higher intensity, faster paced classes where participants perform multiple step exercises and may get on/off the floor.