02/24/2026
“When Parkinson’s disease enters a family’s life, it affects more than just the person receiving the diagnosis; it reshapes the lives of everyone who loves them. I know this journey intimately. As Muhammad’s partner and care partner, I learned that Parkinson’s doesn’t just test the body; it tests patience, courage and the very fabric of relationships. Yet within those challenges, I also found strength, purpose and an unbreakable bond.”
“As I reflect on my family’s journey, I am reminder that care partnership is not a burden – it is love in action. There will be hard days, but also moments of deep connection and joy. By caring for our loved ones and ourselves, we honor life as it is, not just the illness we face.”
- Lonnie Ali, Parkinson’s advocate, care partner, and wife of the late Muhammad Ali.
To access resources for care partners, download our new guide: https://www.michaeljfox.org/form/care-partner-guide?os_cid=fb-a1bVL000006h7u1
