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Thanks, Mary Ann. I understand now. Kathleen 2008/11/16 Mary Ann Ryan <[log in to unmask]> > Kathleen, you missed the intention of my post. Support groups, in my > estimation, are the best way to find the finest movement disorder > specialists in the area as well as the best suppliers of assistive devices. > No, they are not for every PWP but they can be of great assistance to > caregivers who are looking for doctors and services. > --------- > Mary Ann Ryan (CG Jamie 68/28 with PD, died 11/20/07) > www.bentwillowfarm.org > > I believe support groups are not for everyone and can be >> counterproductive. >> A positive attitude is of paramount importance in living with this >> disease, >> and support groups can undermine that. It's next to impossible to look at >> someone whose condition is worse than yours and not imagine that this is >> your future. That is not only dispiriting, but also wrong. PD is >> notoriously >> variable in symptoms and progression from one person to the next. You >> can't >> predict based on someone else's experience what your course will be. >> >> That said, some people thrive on support groups. >> >> I also think those who love and care for PD patients may benefit from >> support groups at least as much as patients do. >> >> Kathleen >> >> >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto: > [log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn