Joanne, I am trying to find some loved ones of Parkinsons patients to converse with ... My mother has suffered from Parkinsonism for 30+/- years... She was obviously rather young at the time of her diagnosis and it is has been heartbreaking to watch the progression of this debilitating condition ... I have actually grown up watching this ... At any rate, just to have someone to talk to about this would be a true blessing to me... thanks Terri