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.
Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services
TWO upcoming sessions!
- Grimes, Iowa: Meeting weekly on Tuesdays, starting April 28th through June 16th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Kennybrook Village: 200 SW Brookside Dr. Grimes, IA 50111
- 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.
Ask the Doc with Lynn Struck, MD
An APDA Parkinson’s Education Program
Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Glen Meadows Retirement Community
850 60th Street, Bldg. 1000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Gain a better understanding of a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, learn tips for managing symptoms, and get answers to the most frequently asked questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit your own questions.
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
Join us for a full day of fun, connection, and community!
PRESS ON
Mondays, June 8th – July 27th (8-week program) from 10:30 – 12:00
Location: Perennial Pathways
4090 Westown Parkway, Suite E, West Des Moines, IA 50266
PRESS ON™ is a FREE eight-week education and support program for those who have been living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for five or more years and their care partners. This 8-week program offers you and your loved ones PD support, education and resources to help you along your PD journey. Conducted in small groups, the format allows for in-depth and personalized discussions.
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
- 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.