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.
Virtual Dr. Struck Lunch n Learn
An APDA Parkinson’s Education Program
Thursday, March 26th from 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Dr. Struck will address the most frequently asked questions about managing Parkinson’s disease and share practical, easy-to-understand guidance. Participants will also have the option to submit questions ahead of the event. This is a valuable opportunity to learn from Dr. Struck and gain tools, knowledge, and resources to support living well with Parkinson’s disease.
2026 Waterloo Parkinson’s Conference
An APDA Parkinson’s Conference
Thursday, April 9th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Allen College – 1950 Heath Street, Waterloo, IA 5070
Get practical tools and inspiration to live well with Parkinson’s through expert-led sessions on health, exercise, symptom management, and mental well-being, plus opportunities to connect with the PD community.
Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services
TWO upcoming sessions!
- Grimes, Iowa: Meeting weekly on Tuesdays, starting April 28th through June 9th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Kennybrook Village: 200 SW Brookside Dr. Grimes, IA 50111
- Iowa City, Iowa: Meeting weekly on Tuesdays, starting April 7th through May 26th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Parkview Church (in the Atrium) at 15 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
The APDA PRESS™ support group will be open to anyone diagnosed within the last 5 years. This 8-week closed group offers people with Parkinson’s and their family members a safe, supportive space to connect with others, share coping strategies, and discuss day-to-day life with PD. Facilitated by a healthcare professional, the group also provides education, resources, and connections to local advocacy and services.
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.
2026 Annual APDA Iowa Parkinson’s Conference
- When: Friday, June 5th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, doors open at 8:00 am for registration and the resource fair
- Where: Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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.
APDA Strictly Social
- Newton, Iowa – Newton Village
- 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.