Debbie--welcome to the list. Re: your concern that your parents will not inform themselves---you could have them put on the mailing lists of the national OD organizations, so they would get literature, newsletters, etc. that might help them get a broader view;here are numbers you could call: National Parkinson Foundation 1-800-327-4545 American Parkinson Disease Assn. 1-800-223-2732 Hope this helps--and you could also join the CARE (caregivers)list--we have many on it who are CGs at a distance and share info with primary CGs. To do that, send this message: [log in to unmask] SUBscribe CARE (your first and last names) That's all you need! Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter 78/7,Oxford,OH