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[Barbara Patterson <patterso@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date:   Thu, 28 Mar 1996 07:25:29 -0500
>To:     parkinsn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>From:   sobrien@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Shannon O'Brien)
>
>Hello!  My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinsins for 3 to 5 years now.
>The medicines helped with symptoms for a while.  Right now he is taking
>sinemet and 2 other medicines.  His symptoms are very noticeable and his
>quality of life is poor.  Poor fine motor control, slurring of words, off
>balance, shakes, poor coordination etc.  I don't think thesse medicines are
>helping.  Is ther any new treatments or medicines that can help?  He is so
>frustrated, beacause he is used top being so independent and a leader for
>the family.  He lives by himself ina huge house in Williamsburg Va.  Right
>now he is visiting my Aunt and UNcle in San fransisco.  He broke his right
>arm there (feel because of loss of balance).  His left arm functions poorly
>because of Parkinsins.  There have to be resources for new treatments or
>even help groups to aid in adjusting his life style to accommodate his
>disease.  I live in Blue Springs, MO.  My grandfather does not want to live
>in a nursing home, but he will need alternative living arrangments.
>Please write back!!
>Shannon O'Brien
>sobrien@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx