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Since I no longer drive, I spend more time on public transit and walking in downtown areas. In addition to having something to lean on during an "off time," my family physician suggested that I use a cane as a "signal" to others that I might have difficulties. I think that my cane has probably saved me a lot of grief when situations of slurred speech, difficulty getting money out of wallet, & etc. have occurred in public. People seem much more patient anyway. I think that it helps the police make a quick appraisal about my situation. I also wear a medical alert bracelet. It has my name & phone number on one side, Parkinson's Disease and address on the other. The police have always been helpful when coming across me and my cane. But I have noticed that the officers seem to be much younger now (or is that just me getting older?). Charley 50, diagnosed 1993 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn