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

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 Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. apple.co/3p02Jw0Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted