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.
Living Your Personal Best with PD
An APDA Parkinson’s Education Program
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Check in 12:00 pm Education Program begins at 1:00 pm - Location: Mary Greeley Medical Center Auditorium
- 1111 Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Join us for expert-led sessions on health, exercise, symptom management, mental well-being, and practical strategies for living well with PD. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with community resources and others affected by Parkinson’s. Registration is required; space is limit. We look forward to seeing you in Ames!
APDA Iowa Optimism Walk
- Saturday, September 19th
Check-in at 12:30 pm, Ceremony & Walk at 1:30 pm - Location: Walker Johnston Park-Giovannetti Shelter, 9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa
This special event will unite our Iowa community in support of those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Your fundraising dollars at the Iowa walk will go directly toward the local community, expanding local program and services to help more people with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
APDA Burlington Parkinson’s Education Program
- Thursday, October 15th
12:00 – 4:00 pm - Location: Southeast Iowa Medical Center, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655
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 and local resources.
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.
APDA Strictly Social
- Ankeny – Celebration Center, Attivo Trail
- Urbandale – 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.