Wendy - Regarding the questions you had about the Stanford program: I didn't post the original message, so I don't know the answers to your questions. i do know that my family member with PD is only recently able to share her situation with others. Not long ago she would have been devastated by a non-confidential contact - and probably pretty angry. As a nurse, I am aware that many health care providers, unfortuantely, forget what it feels like from that patient's side, and many peple - in the interest of helping - lose sight of the patient in favor of the cause. Take Care Barb Colmery [log in to unmask]