Parkinson's Foundation Heartland Chapter

06/05/2026

Join us June 23 in St. Louis for our Living with Parkinson’s: Managing Changing Symptoms educational program. Learn how Parkinson’s symptoms may change over time and explore new strategies available for managing them, and hear a live Q&A with Parkinson’s experts. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Learn more and register: Parkinson.org/STL.

06/01/2026

Everyone deserves access to high-quality Parkinson’s care. Yet, people in the LGBTQ+ community disproportionately experience challenges in accessing equitable healthcare, mental health support and social services. We're proud to be here for every person living with PD. 🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, find resources designed with the LGBTQ+ community in mind:

Those who identify with both the LGBTQ+ & Parkinson's community face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare.

06/01/2026

Omaha-area friends, we are less than one week out! Join us Sunday, June 7, at Werner Park in Papillion for Moving Day Omaha presented by Institute for Human Neuroscience Boys Town National Research Hospital. Come move with us and connect with the PD community; activities begin 1230 pm. Learn more: https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-omaha/

05/28/2026

Our signature education program Managing Changing Symptoms is coming to St. Louis. Join us Tuesday, June 23, to learn about treatment options and care team adjustments from experts. Learn more at https://www.parkinson.org/events/2026/STL

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those with have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom. Thank you.

05/24/2026

Are you a woman living with Parkinson’s disease? This Women’s Health month, join our Women with Parkinson’s Community Network!

With more than 400,000 women living with PD in the U.S., this network creates a vital space for women with PD to connect, learn, share and collaborate:

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.

05/23/2026

“Having an opportunity to open doors for others and helping with one’s daily needs is the greatest reward.” Kylee is an Air Force veteran living with Parkinson’s disease. In her personal time, she assists other veterans with health benefits, care management, disability claims and questions. Read Kylee’s PD Story for Military Appreciation Month:

In 2019 the diagnoses of Parkinson’s changed all my plans, along with driving my desire to help others in need. My health and functionality to sustain myself became my forefront.

05/23/2026

“My journey with Parkinson’s disease started when I was a young combat Marine in the dense jungles of Vietnam.” For Military Appreciation Month, read Daryl’s PD Story and how his exposure to Agent Orange during service has affected his life:

I started a regimen of alternative treatments: Tai Chi for balance, yoga and acupuncture for stiffness, and biking and walking for general health.

05/22/2026

Join us at Mid-America Regional Council’s Age of Celebration – A 60+ Block Party from 10 am to 2 pm Friday, June 5, at Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center (3200 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO). This FREE event will feature health and wellness vendors, resources for aging in place, free food and refreshments, exciting activities, live music and guest speakers. The event is free, but please register at https://marc.jotform.com/cknecht/2026-age-of-celebration to save your spot. And be sure to stop by the Parkinson’s Foundation table to say hello!

05/22/2026

While everyone feels sad from time to time — and while people with PD may experience grief in reaction to a PD diagnosis — depression is different. Depression can be a part of Parkinson's itself, resulting from PD-related changes in brain chemistry. Treating depression is one of the most significant ways to improve quality of life in Parkinson’s. Learn more for Mental Health Awareness Month:

Research estimates that at least 50% of people with Parkinson's disease will experience some form of depression.