Local Resources & Support

Parkinson’s Resources in Minnesota

Please Note: Some classes may charge a fee.




APDA Financial Hardship Fund

The APDA Minnesota Chapter has a limited amount of funds available to assist people with Parkinson’s disease (PWP) who are experiencing financial hardship. This fund is intended to help improve PWP’s quality of life.  To be considered for an award, the applicant must have a diagnosis of PD/Parkinsonism; be experiencing financial difficulties; understand that this award is not intended as an ongoing support fund; complete a post-experience survey; reside in the community, not in a rehabilitation center, long-term care, or skilled nursing facility; and understand that the payment may take at least 30 days to process after the application is approved.  (A detailed list of the eligibility guidelines is on the application.)

Awards are made on a first-come basis and are subject to the approval of an application and the availability of funds. The fund is subject to change or discontinuation with limited notice.

If you have any questions or need assistance exploring additional community resources, contact the APDA Minnesota Chapter at  651-356-4378 or apdamn@apdaparkinson.org for more information.

SMART PATIENTS

A Parkinson’s Disease Community

In partnership with the American Parkinson Disease Association

Please note: Some classes may charge a fee. For assistance in paying for an exercise program, please refer to the APDA Minnesota Chapter Patient Aid Scholarship Program.

Exercise at MHealth Fairview

MHealth Fairview offers several virtual PD exercise options. Contact Margie Kron for more information – 651-326-3629 or Margie.Kron@Fairview.org.


Exercise at the Struthers Parkinson’s Center-Golden Valley and St. Paul Locations

Struthers Parkinson’s Center offers specialized PD exercise classes, including yoga and tai chi taught by certified instructors.

To reach the Golden Valley location, call 952-993-5495.

To reach the St. Paul location, call 651-495-6305.


YMCA Pedaling for Parkinson’s Program

Several YMCA locations offer Pedaling for Parkinson’s classes. Branches that offer the class include Burnsville, Eagan, Emma B. Howe YMCA in Coon Rapids, Forest Lake, New Hope, Shoreview, and Southdale YMCA in Edina. To learn more, visit Pedaling for Parkinson’s | YMCA of the North (ymcanorth.org).


Rock Steady Boxing

Title Boxing Club runs a fitness-based non-contact boxing program called Knock Out Parkinson’s for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Classes are available at the Lakeville/Apple Valley, Woodbury, and Arden Hills locations.

Lakeville/Apple Valley – Call 952-300-6800 for more information or to register.

Woodbury – Call 651-200-3871 for more information or to register.

Arden Hills – Call 651-204-0560 for more information or to register.

Element Gym in St. Paul offers the Rock Steady Boxing program for people with Parkinson’s disease. 612-293-6539 or email saintpaul@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

The Lakes at Stillwater offers the Rock Steady Boxing program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The Lakes is located at 107 Bridgewater Way, Stillwater MN 55082. Call 651-439-8200 or email thelakesatstillwater@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

The Commons on Marice in Eagan offers the Rock Steady Boxing program for people with Parkinson’s disease. The Commons on Marice is located at 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan MN 55121. Call 651-760-1075 or email commonsonmarice@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

125 Live offers the Rock Steady Boxing program in Rochester, MN. 125 Live is located at 125 Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester MN 55901. Call 507-287-1404 or email 125live@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

CHI St. Joseph offers the Rock Steady Boxing program in Park Rapids, MN. CHI St. Joseph is located at 600 Pleasant Avenue, Park Rapids MN 56470. Call 218-616-3008 or email stjoseph@rbsaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered at Undeground Boxing in Red Wing. to learn more, email redwing@rsbaffiliate.com or call 651-380-1309.

Fitness Evolution offers the Rock Steady Boxing program in Monticello, MN. Call 612-708-9409 for more information or email fitnessevolution@rbsaffiliate.com.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in Marshall, MN. The address is 204 West College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258. Call 507-532-3273 or email marshall@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in Red Wing, MN. The address is 415 Main Street, Suite 2, Red Wing MN 55066. Call 651-380-1309 or email redwing@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered at the Southdale YMCA in Edina. The address is 7355 York Ave S., Edina MN 55435. Call 952-835-2567 or email southdaleymca@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in St. Cloud, MN, at the St. Cloud Boxing and Wrestling Club. The address is 220 7th Ave South, St. Cloud MN 56301. Call 320-654-0202 or email stcloud@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in Brainerd, MN at Takedown Gym. The address is 17912 State Highway 371, Brainerd MN 56401. Call 218-454-1770 or email takedowngym@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in Alexandria, MN at the Nelson Wellness Center. The address is 4403 Pioneer Road SE, Alexandria MN 56308. Call 320-759-4615 or email nelsonwellness@rsbaffiliate.com for more information.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in St. Peter at River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic. To learn more, email riversedge@rsbaffiliate.com or call 507-934-7638.

Rock Steady Boxing is offered in Cambridge. To learn more, email cambridge@rsbaffiliate.com or call 763-221-6883.

Title Boxing in Maple Grove is launching a Parkinson’s boxing class. The class will meet on Mondays at 2 PM at Title Boxing Club, 11615 Fountains Dr., Maple Grove MN. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the program can email maplegrove@titleboxingclub.com or call 763-432-7073.


Parkinson’s Functional Living – Eden Prairie

Designed for people with Parkinson’s, this class offers physical and cognitive exercises to increase and improve range of movement, flexibility, balance, posture, strength, agility, and gait. Participants should be able to participate unassisted or have a care partner in attendance to assist. Contact Marie Goergen at the Eden Prairie Community Center for more information call 952-949-8300 or email Marie Goergen at mgoergen@edenprairie.org


Dance for PD – Duluth

A Dance for PD class is offered in Duluth. Please visit the class website at https://sites.google.com/site/parkinsonsdancestudioduluth for more information.


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