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Some people say that Parkinson's disease has a deleterious effect on the short-term memory. Parky: I'm going to the kitchen to have a drink of water. Caregiver: While you are there, fix a dish of ice cream for me. Write it down now, or you will forget. Parky: I won't forget! (going toward kitchen) Caregiver: And put some chocolate sauce on the ice cream. And write that down now, or you will forget. Parky: I won't forget! (arriving at kitchen) Caregiver: Put some whipped cream on, and if there are any cherries, put one of those on too. But write that down now, or you will forget. Parky: I won't forget! (from the kitchen) Parky: Here it is. (returned from kitchen) Caregiver: Darn it --- you didn't write it down and you forgot to put the mustard and relish on my hot dog !! * SLMR 2.1a * McLean Virginia USA Tue 10-31-95 8:43 pm --- * KMail 3.00y