Barbara Patterson - would it please be possible to indicate a persons professional status beside their names on the parkinsn list and also on mail to the group[if willing].I pass on so much of our email to others-carers, doctors,those with PD etc.and am often asked.Not that I think correspondence from a professional is of more value than the rest,but just a part of the whole.After all, who can communicate more succesfully than the sufferer himself -I am thinking of you at this moment dear David Boots, what a hoot I love you for sharing with us and everyone else out there, thankyou for participating in your own special way.I do appreciate you all. Another question I am frequently asked is to do with the incident of PD.How many people have PD in NZ Australia USA,Japan China.Is the figure higher in the more developed countries and is it increasing.Are more younger people getting it?Isthe ratio per population higher in some countries than others?Please has anyone any info or comparisons relevent toany of this. Decoding letters or parts-I dont know how?Perhaps people could send instructions with their mail? I seem to be often watching for replies to various letters that interest me and nothing comes.Perhaps they are sent privately?Just a request for more open letters if possible.Greatings and Gods peace through Jesus Christ .Pam Barnett 63 pd9 Barbara Another