My mother inlaw has hard a hard time with her Parkinsons, but she is more relaxed when ever she watches my kids. She loves having her grandkids around and she relaxes and shakes less. She is able to do more for herself by helping out with my kids. Some people I know have voiced certain concerns about her watching my children. My boys who are 2 and 7 and full of energy. But they seem to understand that Grandma needs help. My 7 year old, Matthew, definitely understands and helps her out however he can. But it is impressive to watch my 2 year old, Devon, try to help her out of a chair. Or get things for her. Is other Grandma is in very good helth and about 12 years younger. But he knows that he must act differently around Grandma Dorothy than he does Grandma Nita. Everyone needs to feel needed and wanted Dorothy relaxes as she takes care of the children and Matthew helps her out as much as possible. Laurie >I agree with Martha Rohrer that keeping busy makes PWPs(and others) feel >better. >