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I joined the list last week and have been invited to introduce myself and tell about my interest in Parkinson's. My father, who just turned turned 68, was diagnosed 8 or 9 years ago with PD. I live about 800 miles from him with my husband and kids, so I see him only a couple of times a year. His neurologist has recommended pallidotomy, but my father has elected not to pursue this course, at least for now. I am now trying to educate myself about PD and thought the Internet might be a good place to start. I was deeply affected by the state of my father's health when he visited two weeks ago. Although he lives on his own and still has fairly good mobility under medication, the general condition of his health seems quite poor to me. He looked gray in the morning and could barely lift himself from the sofa. He fell asleep spontaneously during conversation. His energy and color returned somewhat by noon, although he tires very easily. I fear that he may die soon. I have many questions and concerns. I don't know whether the symptoms he experiences are "typical" Parkinson's, or whether there may be some other underlying pathology. I'm trying to understand how I may be of assistance to him. Julie [log in to unmask]