regarding memory problems - my mother is 83 and forgetful but NOT senile - I asked a doctor (2 actually) to explain why (in plain Engish) anyone over 80 was expected to have this and put up with it - his prevarication made it obvious he didn't know either (and hadn't given it much thought. I can't see why it's inevitable when scans show only trivial damage in one area. If the human brain were a database I'd soon sort it :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn