At times Peter experiences this kind of confusion--conversations may be filled with long pauses. Often the desired word/subject will "float to the surfaceeventually, but it is terribly frustrating for him (as well as for me) and one reason why he avoids social situations--he's very self- conscious about it. Tiredness does make it worse, and also being at the "end of dose" stage with meds. Well, they always said patience is a virtue :-) ------- Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *