NEWCOMERS TO THE PD LIST : DO YOU KNOW ABOUT "CARE" ? CARE is a sublist of this one, which was created because it appeared that the caregivers (CGs)of people with Parkinsons (PWPs) needed a place where they could find support of all kinds, vent frustrations, and exchange ideas without fear of hurting anyone's feelings. It is, so to speak, a "virtual" support group, as many CGs do not have a local group , or are "long distance CGs'". The CARE list (Caregivers Are Really Essential) is much smaller than the main PD list, so there is less traffic daily and fewer messages to read. It does NOT shut off participation on the main PD list, although a few CGs find both lists are too much to follow, and decide to read only CARE. We operate through a listserv at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and are a *closed* list, meaning that any CG who wishes to join should send to: [log in to unmask] this command --in body of post:--no signature, please: SUBscribe CARE your full name The request will be forwarded to the co-owners of the list, who will add you, and send you further instructions. Questions? Ask me--- Camilla Flintermann, [log in to unmask] or---Jeff Jones, [log in to unmask]