Peter's speech is definitely affected, in clarity, and volume--the fact that I wear a hearing aid is no help! :-( I've tried to get him to check with local University Speech and Hearing Center but he won't do it--the energy dficit is too great. We're thinking seriously about buying one ofthe electronic gadgets that allows you wo type a message, even preprogram some--as an alternative. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *