High Five of the Week | September 14, 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: Five Tips for Caring for Loved Ones with PD During the Pandemic For many, being a care partner now looks a little different because of changes to virtual doctor visits, in-home support or therapy, and other aspects of caregiving. Care partners in the MJFF community shared their tips on how to care for themselves and their loved ones during the pandemic.     2. Virtual Event Spotlight: The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Virtual 5K/10K Runners and walkers worldwide are encouraged to join the MJFF community to help advance a cure. Tune in for the virtual opening ceremonies on Friday, October 2 at 3 p.m. ET. Participants will have until Sunday, October 4 at 3 p.m. ET to complete 5K or 10K in their neighborhood or on a treadmill.     3. Third Thursdays Webinar: Is Parkinson’s Inherited? Register now for our upcoming webinar on September 17 at 12 p.m. ET. Hear panelists discuss what we know about Parkinson’s genetics, how genetic discoveries may lead to treatments that could stop or even prevent disease, and therapies in human testing against genetic targets.     4. Parkinson’s Podcast: Why Your Advocacy is Key to Advancing Parkinson’s Priorities In case you missed it, MJFF Patient Council member Larry Gifford leads a conversation about the importance of voicing your Parkinson’s priorities on Capitol Hill and how that might look different during a pandemic. Listen now on demand.     5. #TogetherAtHome: September is Dystonia Awareness Month This month, we’re raising visibility of this common movement disorder, which can be a symptom of Parkinson’s. Join us online as we discuss dystonia and Parkinson’s and the available treatment options.