Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association

04/13/2026

If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it’s helpful to know where to find support on the journey. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments through these virtual sessions in June. Explore further details at:

If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it’s helpful to know where to find support on the journey. Learn about the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, and how treatments work, as well as therapeutic activities to do at home.Intended audience: Adults of ...

04/07/2026

04/03/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
Did you know the Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson’s Association officially became a non-profit organization in 2017?
However, we’ve been offering free exercise classes and support group meetings long before that! Our classes started in the gymnasium of a local church on the Southwest side of CR. As the number of participants increased, we started offering classes at a second location on the NE side of town.

Since becoming a non-profit, we continue to offer free classes, a monthly support group, plus free resources and information on PD. Our Eastern Iowa Resource Guide is distributed to local healthcare providers to connect patients with local and national resources and programs to assist in living their best life possible with Parkinson’s. Our programs are proudly held now at the The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia.

For more information on our programs or if you would like to donate, please visit our website

Parkinson's Support in Cedar Rapids. Serving the Corridor.

03/19/2026

Join us for our 3rd sound bath at Sisters with Fatwood Indemwilds tomorrow evening 6:30-7:30pm. Please arrive early! DOORS WILL LOCK at 6:30pm to preserve the atmosphere. Bring what you need to get comfortable on the floor. See you soon!

03/19/2026

Looking for a way to get involved this season? 🌱

Join us as a volunteer and help grow, harvest, and share fresh food across our community. Whether you’re planting at our urban and Wanatee farms or supporting distribution, there’s a place for you to make an impact. 💚

No experience needed—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty.

Sign up with the link feediowa1st.com/volunteer

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

We are so thankful for the Parkinson's advocates in DC!

03/17/2026

Great news!

📣 Important progress in the campaign to ban paraquat! Syngenta, the largest manufacturer of paraquat, just announced it will cease production in June 2026. Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide linked to an increased risk of PD. While this news is very encouraging, we must continue to pursue a full ban 🚫 on the use of paraquat in the U.S.

Learn more: http://apda.link/syngenta

03/17/2026

PD Dance is cancelled
Tuesday, March 17th.

03/15/2026

Already a delicate balance, Parkinson’s symptom management can be even trickier in the hospital because:

🚶 People often do not get enough movement opportunities.
⏱️ Parkinson’s medications may not be given following the at-home schedule.
💊 Medications that worsen PD are sometimes prescribed.
🚫 PD medication doses are often delayed or missed.

These 5 Hospital Care Needs outline the importance adhering to Parkinson’s guidelines during planned or unplanned hospital stays. Learn more for Patient Safety Awareness Week by ordering or downloading your free Hospital Safety Guide: Parkinson.org/HospitalSafety