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Area Parkinson's Resources

If you are newly diagnosed, you don't have to feel alone or lost. 

We have created a resource list of area wellness programs, support groups, healthcare providers, caregiving support, and national resources including recommended books and materials.

There are plenty of resources, both in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor and nationally, to assist you! 

Thanks to the Parkinson's Foundation for making the publication and distribution of these resource guides possible through a community grant.

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Eastern Iowa Corridor Parkinson's Resources

Tulips are the symbol for Parkinson's awareness.

EASTERN IOWA MOVEMENT DISORDER SPECIALISTS

University of Iowa Neurology Clinic - Parkinson's Disease (clinical trials may be available)

2007 Roy J. Carver Pavilion (RCP) - Elevator E, Level 2   

www.uihc.org/parkinsons-disease-clinic    319-356-2580

                                                             

Iowa City VA Health Care System – Movement Disorders Clinic

601 Highway 6 West

Iowa City, IA 52246

www.iowacity.va.gov  319-338-0581 | 800-637-0128

PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS

LSVT “BIG” Program

Intensive one-on-one movement program conducted by a Physical or Occupational Therapist. Improves movement, balance, and gait. Physician referral may be required. Most insurance companies cover the cost. Contact clinic for more information. For a current listing of certified instructors, please visit www.lsvtglobal.com/lsvtfindclinicians


Unity Point Outpatient Physical Therapy, Cedar Rapids 319-369-7331


Mercy Medical Center Outpatient Physical Therapy, Cedar Rapids 319-398-6020


Cedar Valley Physical Therapy, Cedar Rapids 319-294-6694


Kepros Physical Therapy& Performance, Cedar Rapids 319-200-6102


Rock Valley Physical Therapy, PCI Cedar Rapids (319) 247-3425


Collins Rec Center Physical Therapy, Cedar Rapids 319-295-8899


Ability Physical Therapy, Marion 319-373-7311


Unity Point - Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa 319-481-6327


Advanced Therapy Specialists, Cedar Rapids 319-377-0937


UIHC Physical Therapy, Iowa City 319-356-2663


VA Medical Center, Iowa City 319-338-0581


Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, Iowa City 319-354-2429


On With Life, Coralville 319-259-6224


Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Iowa City & North Liberty Iowa City: (319) 337-8818 North Liberty: (319) 665-2555


SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAMS

Lee Silverman Voice Training

Vocal training conducted by Speech Language Pathologists. Voice training is important for those with PD to maintain or regain a strong voice, plus maintain or improve swallowing. Swallowing difficulties are common in later stages of Parkinson’s Disease. Physician referral often required.  Most insurance companies cover cost.  Contact clinic for more information.

 

Unity Point – St Luke’s, Cedar Rapids

 

Mercy Medical Center Council St, Cedar Rapids

 

SPEAK OUT!®

SPEAK OUT!® followed by The LOUD Crowd® is a two-part speech therapy program for individuals with Parkinson's developed by Parkinson Voice Project. SPEAK OUT!® consists of intensive individual speech therapy sessions and the goals are to strengthen the muscles for speech/swallowing and to teach individuals to speak with intent. Upon graduating SPEAK OUT!®, individuals transition to the maintenance program, The LOUD Crowd®


Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC 319-688-7630


Unity Point – St Luke’s, Cedar Rapids 319-369-7331


CEDAR RAPIDS METRO PARKINSON'S EXERCISE/WELLNESS CLASSES

Most programs are held in person and on Zoom. If you cannot attend one of our classes, please visit our YouTube channel for exercise videos you can do at your own convenience.

Contact Kris Cameron  319-361-7673 kriscameron@crmetroparkinsons.com for Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association class information, or visit www.crmetroparkinsons.com for a current schedule and registration information. Zoom links are also posted on our website calendar


Moving With Parkinson’s Exercise -

          Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 am-11:50 am 


Parkin-Singers Vocal Exercise

          Tuesdays 2:00pm-2:30pm


PD Dance 

          Tuesdays 1:00pm - 1:45pm


Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Support Group

        Third Friday at 12:00pm. No meeting in December.


Parkinson’s Exercise at PCI Medical Pavilion 

Contact Emma LeClaire, Rock Valley PT at PCI Cedar Rapids: (319) 247-3425


OTHER AREA PARKINSON'S CLASSES/GROUPS

Rock Steady Boxing at ICOR - Iowa City

          Contact  icorboxing@gmail.com Call: (319) 244-8282


Rock Steady Boxing at Grand Living Bridgewater - Coralville

        Please call 319-569-0102 ext 4008


Iowa City Support Group

        Third Tuesday at 6:00pm Grand Living Bridgewater-Coralville

        Contact: Contact Angie Longou alongou@skogman.com 319-631-2385 

        or Gloria Drapac gloria.drapac@gmail.com


Delay the Disease - Jones County (Support Group)

           Allison Niedermann 319-481-6195 or allison.neidermann@unitypoint.org



STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

AMERICAN PARKINSON’S DISEASE ASSOCIATION – Iowa Chapter 

(Sign up for quarterly magazine and notification of Annual Iowa Parkinson’s Conference)

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/iowa/  or  515-241-6379


PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION-CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

https://uihc.org/news/ui-named-center-excellence-parkinsons-care 


Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s   www.davisphinneyfoundation.org  866-358-0285

Wellness focused (request free “Every Victory Counts” manual and/or “Parkinson’s Exercise Essentials” DVD)


Parkinson’s Foundation  www.parkinson.org Helpline 1.800.4PD.INFO (1-800-473-4636) 

for answers to all your questions. Staffed by nurses, social workers and therapists, the Helpline is here to support you in any possible way. Offers online webinars so you can learn at home about the latest research, developments, and wellness.

(request free “Aware In Care Kit” containing tools and information to share with hospital staff during a planned or emergency hospital visit)

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN SPANISH https://www.parkinson.org/espanol


Michael J Fox Foundation  www.michaeljfox.org 1-800-708-7644

Research and advocacy focused. Get involved in research and trials in your area or join Fox Insight, an online clinical study. Data is being collected for the study right here at the University of Iowa. 

Offers online webinars so you can learn at home about the latest research, developments, and wellness.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN SPANISH https://www.michaeljfox.org/conociendo-la-enfermedad-de-parkinson


American Parkinson’s Disease Association  www.apdaparkinsons.org 1-800-223-2732

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works to assist the more than 1 million Americans with PD live life to the fullest.

Offers online webinars so you can learn at home about the latest research, developments, and wellness.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN SPANISH https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support/en-espanol/



Support for Care Partners

caregiving

CAREGIVING SUPPORT

*All the above associations offer caregiver information and support.


Family Caregivers Center of Mercy   9000 C Ave NE Cedar Rapids  (319) 221-8866

The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is Eastern Iowa’s only comprehensive resource serving family caregivers caring for adults. Services are available for caregivers regardless of their hospital or physician affiliation. L

DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia at 9000 C Ave NE.


Unity Point Caregivers Support Group  1026 A Ave NE  Cedar Rapids   

Mondays 4:00-5:00pm  St. Luke’s Hospital 6th Floor Lounge


National Alliance for Caregiving    www.caregiving.org 

The Caregiver Space   www.thecaregiverspace.org

Well Spouse Association  www.wellspouse.org


RECOMMENDED PUBLICATIONS

  •  Brain & Life Magazine (American Academy of Neurology)   www.brainandlife.org
  • 10 Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (book)  Michael S. Okun M.D.
  • 300 Tips for Making Life with Parkinson's Disease Easier (book) Shelley Peterman Schwarz
  • A Parkinson’s Primer: An Indispensable Guide to Parkinson’s Disease for Patients and Their Families  (book) John Vine
  • Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life (book) Michael S. Okun M.D.
  • A Life Shaken  Joel Havemann
  • Brain Storms: The Race to Unlock the Mysteries of Parkinson's Disease Jon Palfreman
  • Both Sides Now: A Journey from Researcher to Patient  (book) Alice Lazzarini, PhD
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned  (book) Michael J. Fox
  • A Soft Voice in a Noisy World   Karl Robb
  • The New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Book: Partnering with Your Doctor to Get the Most from Your Medications, 2nd Edition  (book) Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog
  • Parkinson's Diva: A Woman's Guide to Parkinson's Disease (book)Maria De Leon MD 
  • Aware In Care Hospital Program FREE kit available at https://www.parkinson.org/Living-with-Parkinsons/Resources-and-Support/Hospital-Kit

PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION HOSPITALIZATION KIT

Research has found that three out of four people with Parkinson’s do not receive medications on time when staying in the hospital, and that when this occurs two out of three will experience unnecessary complications. 


With more frequent hospital visits and a high sensitivity to the timing and dosing of PD medications, people with Parkinson’s face great risks in the hospital.


At the Parkinson’s Foundation, it is our mission to help people with Parkinson’s disease live better lives, and that includes staying safe while in the hospital. We want to help people affected by PD to be “Aware in Care,” which means they:


  • Understand the risks associated with hospital stays.
  • Have tools to play an active role in their care.
  • Are prepared for a hospital visit, whether planned or unplanned.
  • Have a plan to get the best possible care in the hospital.

Please click on the "MORE" tab at the top of the webpage to learn more about receiving your hospitalization kit. Be aware, be prepared.

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