Dear listfriends-- I had a call from Ivan Suzman a little while ago. He is again having real problems getting adequate CG help, and asked me to tell you all that he is overwhelmed at the moment and can't post to the list for awhile. Should anyone need to reach him, please use his address,not the list: <[log in to unmask]> or phone him at (207)797-8488 I understood him to say that one of the CGs he had (paid) had made many unauthorized overseas calls, which Ivan only discovered when he got his phone bill! He is covered by state-paid helpers for about 11 hrs. out of 24, and due to the low rate of pay it is hard to get good people,or have them stay. Until Jay, his live-in CG returns in August things will be difficult. I'm sorry to hear this, but glad to be able to pass along the message from Ivan. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/9 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] "http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm" My Home Page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *