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Hello, Donna - Thanks for sharing your good news! If you can persuade your Dad to see the fortitude etc then YES to support groups. Moreover, support groups often incorporate exercise, so he could get double benefit. Plus, your mother would get a chance to talk with other CGs. (My mother went to one PD exercise group with me 2 yrs ago when she was still quite functional, claimed she was afraid "one of those old guys might fall" and refused to go again :(. I believe her rapid decline over the last 2 yrs has been shoved along by her passivity; PWP who take an active role in managing the disease seem to do much better for much longer --- so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your family that your Dad will be open to opportunities like support groups!) Mary Rack cg for Mom, Louise, 76/6ish, not well at all.... [log in to unmask]