Podcast: Public Policy and You: How to Become a Parkinson’s Advocate (Webinar Audio)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Public policy plays an important role in speeding a cure for Parkinson’s. In this episode, experts discuss ways to become a Parkinson’s advocate and how you can reach out to your elected officials to help influence change on behalf of the Parkinson’s community. Experts also highlight the first-ever legislation solely dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease.
Ask your Representative to support The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act at michaeljfox.org/national-plan
Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s? You can play a critical role in the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) study. Learn more at michaeljfox.org/podcast-newlydiagnosed
The online part of PPMI is open to anyone over age 18 in the U.S. Join the study that could change everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
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Our landmark study is examining the link between smell loss and risk for Parkinson’s disease in people of all backgrounds. If you’re age 60 or older and do not have Parkinson’s, you can help move this research forward by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours today at mysmelltest.org/request.