Dear Dennis:

I live in Orange County and my wife is a victim of Parkinson's Decease. We
have several
support groups here. I am taking my wife to one today (Orange)and will
follow up with an email consisting of more details.

Regards,

Henry Guttentag CG for wife 64/9





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MR DENNIS K LIEBL wrote:

> Hi Listmembers,
>
> I'm new to the list.  My mother was recently diagnosed with PD so I
> am feverishly gathering an education.  This list has been wonderful!
> Since I'm new to Parkinson's, I am filled with questions.  I hope I
> can drop a few on the list to seek advice, education and help in our
> quest to make Mom's life a little easier (and Dad's... her primary
> CG).
>
> My question right now is how to find a support group.  I read where
> Dale is gathering info on support groups by state.  We are in Orange
> County, CA.  Mom and Dad are 79 years old.  Mom started having
> symptoms a couple of years ago.  It wasn't until she fell and broke
> her hip that there was some suspicion by her doctor and the neuro.
> She has fallen several times since the hip recovery, tow of those
> falls required stitches on the back of her head.  No tremor, yet!
> Slow gait/shuffle type walk, frequent falling down, changes in speech,
>  smaller handwriting, restricted movement, difficulty eating, lower
> back pains. She is on sinemet, eldepryl and bromocriptine.  Any help,
> advice would be appreciated.  Thanks and keep up the great work!
>
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> Dennis Liebl
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