Hi Everyone, I've been off the list for awhile because I couldn't keep up with my mail. I missed all of the conversation tho'! I'm glad to be back! My name is Sue and it's my Dad Rocky that has PD. He's 74/18. I was home recently, and he has definately taken a turn for the worse. His mental state seems very confused. He has started using a cane, but really needs a walker. His hips have been hurting.. the Dr. thinks it's arthritis. He spends a lot of time staring at his legs (they hurt), and he says they have spots..which he then compares.. He doesn't have much tremor at all...mostly stiffness. Sue, in Mass.