Phil-- the special speech program for PWPs is the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy. and not all speech pathologists are trained init. It is very intensive, I believe. Ask about it locally. I remember extensive discussion on the list a number of months ago >concerning a particular type of speech program that was highly recommended. >(Since that time they changed servers at work and my hard drive failed, so I >have lost all records about it.) > >Carol has gotten much harded to understand(at many times very fast and >slurred.) >We will be seeing both her primary neuro and one at Mass. Gen. this Thurs and >next week and we would like to talk with them about it. Mirapex and Requip are 2 new dopamine agonists, and if they are helpful they can allow a reduction of Sinemet dosage. Be sure to ask about them, also. Good luck! that we will also be discussing Mirapex and Requip? and I have also >lost almost all info on them. (Those are the 2 newer treatments , aren't >they?) Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *