It’s one of the many treats of watching Shrinking, the growing friendship between fellow Parkinson’s sufferers Paul and Gerry, as played by Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox, and as we wait for the fourth season we can enjoy this video filmed for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research as Ford and Fox discuss some of the pertinent issues surrounding this neurodegenerative disease that currently affects 6 million people worldwide.
What does it mean to be a good friend to someone living with Parkinson’s disease? Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford exchange a few tips — with honesty, humor and heart.
In “So…Your Friend Has Parkinson’s,” Michael and Harrison have a candid conversation about showing up for a friend with Parkinson’s — from navigating changes in handwriting to staying connected and helping counter social isolation.
The video taps into the chemistry Michael and Harrison share in the Apple TV Emmy-nominated series “Shrinking”. It uses gentle humor to bring the urgency — and tremendous promise — of Parkinson’s research to a broad audience.
Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than 6 million people worldwide. At The Michael J. Fox Foundation, we’re urgently advancing research toward better treatments and a cure.
Many of us have friends and family close to home on this journey, so be sure to watch, learn and enjoy.