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Re: eye problems--my husband has a variety of these--dry eyes, which require "moisture drops" (artificial tears) about every 4 hours, and problems with reading because in PD the " tracking" across the line of print is difficult. Also, the seborrhea which can accompany PD causes crusty eyelids, and he has to carefully wash eyelids daily, as described by his eye doctor. He often closes his eyes, but does not have the spasms of lids which can go with PD. Perhaps your mother's problems are compounded by the cataracts, also, which he doesn't have. Are you aware that she can qualify (as he did) for Talking Books from the Library of Congress? They are on tape, and the special tape player, tapes, postage--everything--come FREE to the "blind" anywhere in the US. Frequent catalogs arrive to update you on the latest available books, which are widely varied. One can also get newspapers and magazines! Several Parkies in our group have tried this..one can be certified as eligible by doctor or social worker. Check with your local library for further info if interested. (Peter likes the books, but often falls asleep while listening--a good way to take a nap ! :-) ) Camilla Flintermann, Oxford,OH