High Five of the Week | July 13, 2020

Below are five ways you can stay engaged, informed, and inspired this week. For more, check The Michael J. Fox Foundation's COVID-19 resource hub for information to support the worldwide Parkinson's community through this challenging time, and our virtual public events hub for a complete list of upcoming community-hosted offerings. As always, we're in this together. 1. Third Thursdays Webinar: COVID-19 Impact on Parkinson’s, Care and Community On Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. ET, panelists will discuss results from our Fox Insight survey on the coronavirus and Parkinson’s as well as how restrictions and distancing have impacted care and community.     2. Virtual Event Spotlight: Virtual Ragnar Trail Relay Gather your friends and family to take on a virtual relay beginning July 24 through July 27. You'll have three days to complete 120 miles as a team, with members contributing from wherever they're located. Are you ready to take the challenge?     3. Currently Trending: FDA Approves New DBS Device that Measures Brain Activity The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Medtronic’s Percept deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat Parkinson’s symptoms. This first-of-its-kind device can sense and record an individual’s unique brain signals, a next step toward personalized DBS.     4. Ask the MD Podcast: Six Tips for Your First Year with Parkinson’s (and Beyond) Movement disorder specialist and MJFF Vice President of Medical Communications Rachel Dolhun, MD, offers six steps for building a path forward after a Parkinson’s diagnosis.     5. #TogetherAtHome: Staying Active with Parkinson’s Disease Join us on our social channels as we talk about exercise and Parkinson’s disease. Share how you’re staying active during the pandemic and get tips from the community.