Michael J. Fox is a 55 year old male who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991. Before his diagnosis he was very active and healthy. His occupations and roles include actor, activist, author, father, and husband. When he was diagnosed, his doctor told him he would be immobile after 10 years, but he is still active and does not show many signs of Parkinson's disease when he is in public. In our discussion, we talked about how speech was his biggest problem. After his diagnosis, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds drug development for Parkinson's disease. He is very passionate about the foundation, but is very private about how the disease is affecting him personally. The role of OT for him would be to make sure he is participating in meaningful occupations such as be with his family, play with his dogs, and remain independent for as long as possible. An OT would also provide help for the caregiver and assist in home modifications.
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