Want to Get Involved?

We need you! Whether you can spare a few hours a month or can make a more significant time commitment, please consider becoming an APDA Iowa volunteer. This is your way to make a difference in lives of Iowans impacted with Parkinson’s. You will have the opportunity to connect with others who are committed to helping the PD community live life to the fullest. 

• Support Group Leaders
• Event volunteers
• Office assistance

Click here for more information and to fill out an application, or contact the APDA Iowa office at apdaiowa@apdaparkinson.org or

515-207-6296

Talking with Parkinson's Disease

Let’s talk about talking with Parkinson’s disease

Communication issues (such as soft voice, imprecise speech, lack of inflection, and others) can become a problem for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA has published a booklet entitled Make Your Voice Heard! Healthy Communication and Parkinson’s Disease which can be downloaded from our website for free or ordered by mail at no cost to you. Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA's Chief Mission Officer, talked with Lisa Sommers, MA, CCC-SLP about the value of speech therapy for people with PD at all stages of the condition and what someone with PD might expect from a visit with an SLP.

Click here to read the rest of the article.

Click here to download and print a paper copy of the survey.

Click here to take the survey online.

This special panel conversation will explore the unique challenges and strategies of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease without the support of a family care partner. 

Click here to for more information and to register.

American Parkinson Disease Association | Iowa Chapter

Phone: (515) 207-6296 Email: apdaiowa@apdaparkinson.org

2951 86th Street | Urbandale, Iowa 50322