Presented by American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter

PRESS Iowa City, IA 2026

Event Details:

Meeting weekly on Tuesdays, starting April 7th through May 26th from
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dates include: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26.

Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last 5 years? Do you have questions about Medication Management, Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD, Caring for family with PD, or Building your Healthcare Team?

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. 

Session Topics

Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Session 3: Importance of Exercise in PD
Session 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Session 6: Tips for Daily Living
Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Session 8: Building your Healthcare Team

   Program Details:

  • Each group will consist of up to 10-12 participants.
  • The group is open to anyone with a diagnosis of PD, diagnosed within the last 5 years and their care partners.
  • Participants must commit to the 8 sessions and make every effort to complete the program, engage and share.
  • All participants must be screened by the facilitator to participate.
  • Each session will be 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks.

For more information call 515-782-4386 or email scallison@apdaparkinson.org.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Event Details:

Meeting weekly on Tuesdays, starting April 7th through May 26th from
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dates include: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26.

Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last 5 years? Do you have questions about Medication Management, Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD, Caring for family with PD, or Building your Healthcare Team?

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. 

Session Topics

Session 1: What’s Next After Diagnosis
Session 2: Medication Management of Parkinson’s
Session 3: Importance of Exercise in PD
Session 4: Dealing with Physical Symptoms of PD
Session 5: Impact of Parkinson’s on Daily Coping and Relationships
Session 6: Tips for Daily Living
Session 7: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Session 8: Building your Healthcare Team

   Program Details:

  • Each group will consist of up to 10-12 participants.
  • The group is open to anyone with a diagnosis of PD, diagnosed within the last 5 years and their care partners.
  • Participants must commit to the 8 sessions and make every effort to complete the program, engage and share.
  • All participants must be screened by the facilitator to participate.
  • Each session will be 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks.

For more information call 515-782-4386 or email scallison@apdaparkinson.org.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting There

Parkview Church (in the Atrium)
15 Foster Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
United States

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