I just received an email that request more advice than I am comfortable in giving. If any of you (or all of you) can write to this person and offer some kind of help (hope?), please do so, and let me know that you followed up on it. I don't think this person is on the list so a list mailed answer will not work. ---------------------------- Date sent: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:30:39 +0800 From: naresh <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: parkinsons Dear Madam / Sir, My father-in-law has final stages of parkinson's desease. He cannot walk, talk, move his body. His bones have fused together and the doctors have made a hole in his throath so that he can breathe easily. He also suffers from asthama. Given his present condition, I would like to know whether there is any "special" type of surgery whereby he would be able to speak?? or any type of equipment that can help him speak even a few words a day?? He is presently in a government hospital and his health is covered by government insurance. The doctors are not able to give us reply to our satisfaction. If something can be done, we dont mind flying him anywhere to get this treatment. Could you please help me and check with the resources available to you whether something can be done. Await your response. Thanks & regards, Naresh ------------------------------ -- Jerry Finch The Official PWP Dumpster Gang Hideout http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/ The PWP WebRing http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=parkie;list