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Thanks for your encouragement. It is scary how much difference being aggressive makes in getting good medical treatment. The verdict isn't in whether my mother will be able to return to her quasi-independent living, but she's doing much better a week & a half after the fall. Finally getting the PT training and advice that was obviously overdue. Confirmed the PD diagnosis. No more amantadine and they'll keep her in while adjusting other meds. They say that some of her post-fall confusion (fall & meds contributed too) was due to bladder infection and that this is common in elderly - can anyone confirm this? Looking forward to her care when she gets out of the rehab, I'm not sure whether it is appropriate to ask for referrals here. If not, just let me know. If so, I'm interested in names of PD-knowledgeable, geriatric-responsive neurologists and, if necessary, "skilled nursing facilities." Our location choices (& this will be difficult but partly dependent on where best care is available) are Boston-west metro area (where she now lives), NYC area (where I live), Seattle (my brother), or Bethesda (my sister.). Post or email or let me know if this is not correct forum. Thank you. emily CG/Mom (76,3 months)