How do I tell my children about my Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis? How do I explain a tremor to my grandkids? How can I support my parent with Parkinson’s from a distance? How can my spouse and I communicate around a symptom of apathy? 

Every year our community submits thousands of questions online and at in-person events. Many are about Parkinson’s symptoms, treatment options and the latest research, but we’re also asked questions about relationships and how to maintain connection with loved ones with Parkinson’s in the picture. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast, our expert panel tackles questions on relationships and shares their personal experiences and advice. 

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

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The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.