High Five of the Week | August 24, 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. Currently Trending: Telemedicine Tips for People with Hearing, Vision, Speech or Cognitive Changes With in-person visits limited due to the pandemic, many people with Parkinson’s are seeing their doctors virtually through telemedicine. While it can be convenient, it also can pose specific challenges for people with hearing, vision, speech or cognitive changes. Consider these tips.     2. Virtual Event Spotlight: The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Virtual 5K/10K Patients, families and supporters all over the globe are invited to take part in MJFF’s first-ever Virtual 5K/10K to raise funds and awareness for PD research. The event kicks off on Friday, October 2, with opportunities to engage with the MJFF community throughout the weekend. Sign up today!     3. Parkinson’s Podcast: Inclusivity in Parkinson’s Research and Care Listen as our panelists have a candid conversation about the value of inclusivity to advance the field’s understanding of Parkinson’s and ultimately, more scientific breakthroughs. And learn about how MJFF is working to break down barriers to recruit and retain underrepresented communities in research.     4. Advocate from Home: Let Your Voice be Heard During August Recess and Beyond Although things look different this year, it is as crucial as ever to take part in the public policy process and advocate for policies that impact people with Parkinson’s — and August recess is an ideal time to do that. Join our policy network to help influence decision-making in Washington D.C.     5. #TogetherAtHome: Ways to Advance Parkinson’s Research Online By raising our voices together, we can influence public policy. Join us online as we discuss the importance of taking part in the public policy process this month and why addressing telemedicine and mental health issues is critical to the Parkinson’s community.