>At 23:32 2/20/97 -0500, Fred Schneyer wrote: >>Hi kind and wise list people: >> >> >>My mom, 68 1/2, diagnosed 14 yrs, got challenged the other day at her bank >>because her signature on a check was so shaky. Apparently, Mom and her >>caregiver were >>told that all would be well if she got a note from her Pd doc explaining >>that PWPs often have shaky handwriting and not to worry about it. >> >>Has anybody else had experience with this issue? Should we just change >>banks? >> >Fred, > >Most banks have a signature card on file with the appropriate authorized >signature on it. You would need only to make out a new signature card with >a "shaky handwriting" on it or even change the authorized signature to an >initial if writing becomes too difficult. > >---Milo Fred & Milo, Get to know your banker or use the ATM. Signature cards with PD are almost a joke, but not a funny one. I somewhat traced the progress of my PD by looking at the signature card I signed each ttime I went into my safe-deposit box in the bank vault. Will And here's to long "ons" and short "offs" WILL JOHNSTON 4049 OAKLAND SCHOOL ROAD SALISBURY, MD 21804-2716 410-543-0110 Pres A.P.D.A. DelMarVa Chapter