Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Classes in Iowa
APDA Iowa and community partners offer free exercise classes designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Regular exercise can help improve balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, and overall quality of life, and research suggests it may help slow symptom progression.
Thanks to generous donor support and grant funding, all classes are offered at no cost to people with Parkinson’s disease.
For more information, contact Stephanie Wilson, APDA Programs and Community Engagement Manager, at 515-207-9332.
Registration is required and can be completed below. If you need assistance, please give us a call!
| Carrol – St. Anthony Regional Hospital 311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 51401 | Thursdays, 11:00am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Clive – Walnut Ridge Senior Living Center 1701 Campus Dr. | Tuesdays, 2:00pm Fridays, 10:00am | Aquatic Movement Level 2 |
| Creston – Salem Lutheran Church 602 W Townline St. | Mondays 1:30 pm | Movement Training Level 2 |
| 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. | Mondays 10:00am Wednesdays 10:00 am | Movement Training Level 2 |
| Johnston – Brio of Johnston 6901 Peckham St. | Saturdays, 10:00am | Tai Chi Level 1 |
| Osceola – Skills Nursing Lab: Clark County Hospital 800 S Fillmore St. | Wednesdays 11:00 am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Shenandoah – Shenandoah Medical Center Wellness Center 2 Jack Foster Dr. Shenandoah, IA 51601 | Thursdays, 11:30am | Movement Training Level 1 |
| Waukee – Independence Village 1650 SE Holiday Crest Cir. | Mondays 11:00 am Fridays at 11:00 am | Movement Training Level 2 Level 3 |
| PD Moves Dance Class – October 19th – November 16th Des Moines Ballroom – 1925 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Monday: 6:30 – 7:30 pm CLICK HERE FOR PD MOVES REGISTRATION |
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.
Apply for an APDA Exercise & Wellness Grant
APDA Iowa provides grant funding to qualified instructors and organizations offering exercise and wellness programs for people with Parkinson’s disease. For questions, please contact Stephanie Wilson, APDA Programs and Community Engagement Manager, at 515-207-9332.