P.S. to my post-- Ensure has LOTS of protein, so be careful to balance it with carbohydrates (7 to 1 ratio of carbo to protein). Also, unless they use the CR form of Sinemet it is usually advised to allow 30-45 min. between meds and meals. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *