The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. (APDA) was founded in 1961 "To Ease The Burden, To Find The Cure" through research, as well as patient and caregiver support and education.

Description:
The information and referral center, each staffed by a medical director and coordinator, are the regional patient/caregiver resource and referral network. We provide educational materials, serve as a physician and services referral sources, establish and maintain support groups and offer free support and education.

History:
The grant was accepted April 20, 2005 through Iowa Health-Des Moines. With 32 support groups and a growing mailing list of 1600, and annual conference gathered June 2007 with over 400 attending.

Contact person: Sam Erwin, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (515) 241-6393

Address:

1200 Pleasant Street, E-524 Des Moines, IA 50309 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.apdaiowa.org

Directions:

Our office is located in Iowa Methodist Medical Center in the east wing, fifth floor office number 524.