ken,
i think this is ingenious. it sort of supports my idea that there should be
advocates in  every field available for those in need. This is not something
restricted to PIEN, but as an extension service of the various support groups.
Actually, i think we are looking at the same thing from different agles. I am
looking at a problem that most pwp's have - the inability to speak up
adequately for thenmse;ves - because the voice is quiet, the response time is
slow, or whatever. ANd the need to have a support with them at any crucial
meeting - e.g. doctor's appointment, legal consultation,  etc.  I think i was
looking more at the  idea of a standby, volunteer corps of advocates  ready to
jump into the fray ,, to be there physical to assist the pwp in his hour of
need, while you are looking for a registry of  qualified people who could be
called on for an opinion. Am i right >??Either way, i think your idea is  a
good one, and maybe we should work on both aspects at the same time. .

what do you think?


hilary  blue (50,33,14)

biologist
librarian (music, children's, technical, medical,. politics and race relations)
technical writer/editor
putative PD advocate
music (mostly piano) teacher
pre PD pianist and accompanist

may the last year of the century
be the first year of the cure





KEn Becker wrote:
>
> Barb I have an idea that I would like to run by the listmembers and, of
> course, you.
> The PIEN is a powerful force for PWPs and CG's but it has an ingredient that
> is underused. Everyone signed on has uniques talents and interests, which
> could be helpful to others, IF they knew about them. My suggestion: For the
> next month, add, at the end of each post, the occupation(s) and hobbies of
> the PWP,  CG. or the person writing. In my case, it would be
> "Copier/duplicator technician, radio and record collector" If any of the
> parties are no longer working, so what? You always have knowledge you can
> share. I admit it might take some time away from PD discussions, but it could
> also help us understand more about each other and be more interesting than
> some of the negative "stuff" that creeps in at times. Anyone who does not
> want to particpate, can just ignore the extra line.  What made me think of
> this? I need some advice from a plumber and a marble tile installer, for
> example, and I think in a population of 1800 users, there should be at least
> one of each. In case I can't get back on Friday: I wish all a HAPPY HEALTHY
> NEW YEAR, and a CURE for Parkinson's that could help ALL afflicted, and be
> ready to USE in the next few months.
> Ken B