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>Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 07:25:29 -0500 >To: [log in to unmask] >From: [log in to unmask] (Shannon O'Brien) > >Hello! My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinsins for 3 to 5 years now. >The medicines helped with symptoms for a while. Right now he is taking >sinemet and 2 other medicines. His symptoms are very noticeable and his >quality of life is poor. Poor fine motor control, slurring of words, off >balance, shakes, poor coordination etc. I don't think thesse medicines are >helping. Is ther any new treatments or medicines that can help? He is so >frustrated, beacause he is used top being so independent and a leader for >the family. He lives by himself ina huge house in Williamsburg Va. Right >now he is visiting my Aunt and UNcle in San fransisco. He broke his right >arm there (feel because of loss of balance). His left arm functions poorly >because of Parkinsins. There have to be resources for new treatments or >even help groups to aid in adjusting his life style to accommodate his >disease. I live in Blue Springs, MO. My grandfather does not want to live >in a nursing home, but he will need alternative living arrangments. >Please write back!! >Shannon O'Brien >[log in to unmask]