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Thank you ALL for such warm messages, both on and offlist. I don't usually act like such a whiney kid but something made me speak up that way. I'll respond off list to some of you before the end of this weekend. It's been 6 weeks since I've really come to grips with Dad's situation. He's had PD for 2 years but does not talk about it, discuss it, ask questions on it. Some of this is good, as one does not give in to things, but again, there needs to be balance, to share pitfalls as well as triumphs with ones children. So it was not until my visit with him last month that I saw and finally started to understand what was going on with him, came home and started researching, asking questions. And I am determined to help him, to help him in ways I know how and realize that they must be matched with what he would want and accept and allow. In saying the above, Dad is in Boca Raton, Florida. He is seeing a neurologist, and, from what I've been told, it would be a good idea if he were checked out by a specialist. He also says the medication does not seem to make a difference, he thinks he is improving but he is not sure. (I'm not sure either.) He has not been told about the timing, nor about protein influence, etc. - Should a specialist be a neurologist? AND a gerontologist? (if yes to a gerontologist, what advantage does that bring?) - Has anyone had any experience, and therefore any recommendations with the centers in Fort Lauderdale and/or West Palm Beach? comments? What do these centers do for you? I would fly down there to go with him to any evaluations and help him get started with anything he needs to do. Do you think this this help? - Any recommendations for doctors in Area Code 561? I have found 2 support groups nearby and will tell him about them. I hope he goes. Thank y'all for being there and for being so responsive. Wishing you a beautiful day. - Marilyn - Marilyn Gang [log in to unmask] Toronto, Ontario, Canada