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Hi, I've just found this list by poking around on the Internet. A very good friend of mine who is also my sister's long-time "significant other" has had Parkinson's for several years. My sister is his primary caregiver. They are both having a tough time of it as his tremours and rigidity worsen and are compounded by hallucinations and some panic attacks. Though they live in Manhattan in NYC we are having some difficulty finding cohesive, accessible medical support. They are now working with respected Specialists who are unfortunately, but understandably, quite busy. From what I've read of the emails that have already come in, I believe this email list would be very helpful for my sister and my friend. I'm hoping to steer them to it. In the meantime can anyone share knowledge, experiences about: 1. Hallucinations with Parkinsons (drug-induced or other, e.g. Lewy Body Disorders) 2. Balancing medications to control rigidity/tremours and minimize halluciations. 3. Support groups in Manhattan, preferably between 42nd Street and 96th Street, for (a) PWP and (b) PWP Caregivers. Thanks very much for any and all help. Helen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn