PRESS ON - Iowa City 2026

PRESS ON - 8 Week Program, starting November 5th!

Details: Meeting weekly on Thursdays, starting November 5, meet on November 12, take Thanksgiving week off, continue on December 3 and December 10, then take a short break over the holidays and finish the final three sessions on January 7, January 14, and January 21, and January 28th. 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Parkview Church Room 100, 15 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 

PRESS ON™ is an 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-focused session topics include:

• The Road Here 
• Healthcare in PD
• Safety, Environment, Exercise
• Mood, Cognition, Behavior
• Impact on Daily Coping and Relationships 
• Planning for the What-Ifs
• Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself 
• Maintaining Hope on the Path Forward

   Program Details:

• Each group will consist of up to 10-12 participants.
• Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s 5 or more years ago and care partners looking for continued support.
• 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.