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Hi First I would like to say that I have been a part of the list for about four weeks now and I am so impressed with the support and genuine concern for each other. It is amazing how the advent of communicationg through computers can connect people. I introduced myself a few weeks ago when I joined the list. I am a second year medical school student who has an uncle with Parkinson's for about 15 years. He is 54 and needs to be placed in a home b/c he is not able to function daily anymore. His wife needs to work full time. They have two daughters in college and need to pay for their education. Because of the large medical bills and his inability to work the money to place him in a home is not there. He lives in the Philadelphia/South New Jersey region. He is a four year veteran of the navy also. I was wondering if anyone had any information about homes where GOOD care is given and is affordable. Also are there any benefits that my uncle would get from being a veteran as far as being placed in a home. If anyone is familiar w/ the South Jersey/Philadelphia area and will be able to help me I wouild greatly appreciate it. My email is [log in to unmask] Also I was wondering if anyone had any information about a surgery that I saw on the news to palliate Parkinson's symptoms. I don't know the name of the surgery but I know the patient was awake during the procedure. Has anybody ever had this done? Did anyone have a physician recommend it? Please e-mail me at [log in to unmask] if you have any information Thank you Sincerely Jennifer