O’Donnell Golf Outing
On June 29th, LaDona Molander and John Krumbholz, Iowa Chapter Co-Presidents, were fortunate enough to attend the O’Donnell Family & Friends Golf Outing. As the name suggests, this event is organized by Dan and Dee O’Donnell along with their entire family and friends to benefit a different non-profit organization each year. In 2012, the Iowa [...]
Young Onset Information
The Young Onset Center’s Young Parkinsons are here for all. They were created for the young Parkinson’s community, but “young” is a pretty relative term! Appropriate referrals include: Newly diagnosed “young” – individuals under the age of 60 (maybe even 65 if still working full-time) Once diagnosed young – individuals of any age who were diagnosed under [...]
Exercise Classes
Exercise Classes in Iowa: Delay the Disease, Cycle for Neuro Wellness and a Dance Class Delay the Disease Classes Atlantic – Heritage House, Free, Contact Jon Jordan at (712) 243-1850 or JJordan@wesleylife.org for more information Carroll – Every Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll; Contact Tabetha Ernster at 712-792-3581 or Melissa Schultes [...]
23 and Me
The 23andMe Parkinson Research Study allows for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to submit their saliva samples for the research project. In doing that participants will also have access to genetic health reports, genetic ancestry profile and an online discussion group. Being involved in the study will help advance Parkinson’s Disease research as it can [...]
Delay the Disease in Sioux City
The Sioux City chapter of “Delay the Disease” is now up and running. See this video from ABC News.
2012 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Conference Overview
The 2012 Annual Parkinson Disease Conference, “Take Control: Moving Forward with Knowledge and Wellness” took place on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa. It was a full day conference with 20 speakers presenting on a wide-variety of topics. The focus this year, and every year, is [...]


