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Barbara, I agree with you that PD is an under-recognized disease. As I have mentioned on more than one occasion, the students in my Office Automation class get quite a lot of information on PD. They can see the problems I have with walking and grasping things, mobility, and the on-off phenomena. One thing that has also helped is that "Awakenings" has been shown on TV and cable several times this past three months. Several of my students watched it who otherwise would not have had I not had PD. The same thing was true when Dr. Sachs lectured at the university. I realize that not all of us are as out-going as I am (would you believe that I was extremely shy in my youth?) but if all of the PWP and CG would take a little time to educate those around them about PD then it might not be such an obscure disease. (Of course I realize that another factor, especially for Young Onset PWP, that would make them reluctant to advertise the fact that they have PD would be its effect on getting/keeping a job.) Bruce 56/9 Sinemet CR and Mirapex <Now known as Alpha Centauri on the #parkinsons chat channel> * My mind is already made up...don't confuse me with the facts! *