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Dear Mark, I don't claim to be an expert on Parkinson's Disease but having the disease for the last 30 years I hope that I have learned something. I was diagnosed at age 21 and I am now 51. First of all Parkinson's is different in every case and what woks for one may not apply for another but there are some basic things that I think can be of help to you and your mother. Your mother is only 57 years old and there is no reason for her to give up now, Parkinson's Disease is not the end of the world. She has many years ahead of he.!! Getting as much information on the subject can be a lifesafver. I would like to suggest reading the book written by Sidney Dorros , "Parkinson's : A Patient's View". There are others that are good but I found that Sid's book was more helpful than some of the others . Find a good doctor preferably a Neurologist or Movemment Disorder Specialist and make shure that your mother feels comfortable with him or her.. Get her involved in a support group but only when she is ready.