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Fundraising is highly encouraged and much appreciated. Earn our great incentive prizes - Raise $100+ to get an Optimism Walk Shirt; Raise $500+ and get an Optimism Walk Hat; Raise $1,000+ and become a Optimism Circle member where you will be recognized during the Opening Ceremony and receive an Optimism Walk Medal.

All funds raised through this walk will stay in Iowa and Support APDA Programs and Services across the state of Iowa.

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Join us on September 21!

Walker Johnston Park - Giovannetti Shelter

9000 Douglas Ave.

Urbandale, IA 50322

The most important first step to prevent falls is to identify the cause or causes of the falls. It may seem that everyone with PD falls for the same reason, but in fact, there are multiple factors that need to be assessed. Furthermore, different causes are treated differently.

Once medications are optimized and the home environment is as safe as possible, the next step in the treatment of falls in Parkinson’s is a comprehensive rehabilitative assessment by a trained physical therapist. 

Click here to see the whole article on causes and management of balance issues.