HEllo: I really like your telling about the support groups. There is one starting here in Nashville that has been very unsatisfying to me. And I felt like Vern; I withdrew. But I'd like to see if it could be shaped in some ways to be more inclusive. The first one was a slide show and lecture by a local neurologist, a series of very simple exercises, and refreshments. My wife and I felt like it was a training session for being compliant and going to a nursing home. There was no participation; no recognition that there was great experience and wisdom among those of us with PD in the "audience" and no real support was offered. I would be very interested in hearing much more about how various of you have experienced good groups and what they have done. Bob Newbrough ([log in to unmask])