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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 [...]

Live It! Spring 2012

Live It! Spring 2012 “Living Well with Parkinson’s” – LaDona Molander See the Spring 2012 online edition of Live It.

Live It! Winter 2012

Live It! Spring 2012 Gayle and Ervin Fopma “Counting Blessings” See the Winter 2012 online edition of Live It.

Live It! Fall 2011

Live It! Fall 2011 Fall, Garden, 2011 See the Fall 2011 online edition of Live It.

Jerry’s Story

In the summer of 2003, I knew something was wrong while sea kayaking in Lake Superior.  My balance was off and my arms lost coordination to paddle well. Two months later at the age of 56, I received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.  My physical abilities were declining so rapidly I thought ability to live an [...]