We (the "PD-ites") need to frequently remind ourselves that there are many more diastrous diseases out there! Milton McLain >This responds to Barbara Patterson's request for suggestions - for a study of >some sort. > >For your consideration: Energy is valuable. Energy into any study should be >"worth it". Whatever you choose, make it count for all the persons with PD >and their friends and family that care for/about them. Will it satisfy a >need? > >We care about our lives, most of us can't stand the loss of our mobil >liberty, and we all want happiness. And these are our rights just like >everyone else. I've seen many persons with PD, isolated. They are either >unable or unwilling. I think there are so many unmet needs for the PD >community. I would like to see persons throw concerns up on the board for >considerations by all. then all throw in their suggestions to help heal the >problem: I am learning, but never enough fast enough. But I think the >biggest problem might be: > > We know that time is fleeting. And so, one person does not have the luxury, >especially with Parkinsons, to "learn what to expect and how to control their >lives as best they t >can manage" > > We learn from those before of us. I wonder what all would be offerred by >your participating readers, if you had a call for: > "What is the most important information > or bit of advice you would share with > someone less advanced, who's got > PD (whether it's for someone with > or without PD.: > > > >yes . . life is good, > > mhd > > mhd > >