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Good Morning All, While looking at the Sinemet site in response to Phil's "Fundamental Question", I remembered their resource on ADL. What are “Activities of Daily Living?” If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, there are times when you may experience difficulty with certain base activities that you once considered routine. These activities are referred to as Activities of Daily Living (ADL). http://www.sinemetcr.com/hcp/adlhome.htm Go to the site and click on any of these for TIPS.... Tremor Freezing Dressing Walking Handwriting Turning in bed and adjusting bedclothes Swallowing Cutting food and handling utensils Salivation Hygiene and dental care Falling Speech Sensory complaints Please note that while this is not a comprehensive list of all activities performed on a daily basis, these are the more common ADL affected by Parkinson’s disease. You should also be aware that not everyone living with Parkinson’s disease experiences difficulties with ADL. However, if you do have any trouble with one or more of these activities, you should talk to your doctor about it. By keeping a record of any changes in your ability to perform these activities, you and your doctor can make adjustments needed to optimize your course of treatment. Cheers ........ murray [log in to unmask]