Re: Introducing myself to the list

[Camilla Flintermann <PCFLINTE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Fokke-- welcome to the PD list. You asked about problems with
memory and depression.  Both of these can be related to PD. About 1/3 of
Parkinsonians may have dementia to some degree, including loss of memory
and slowing of thinking processes, just as PD slows down ALL the bodily
functions.  Depression is also very common, and can be treated with
anti-deperssant medications. I hope your father has seen a good neurologist
who knows a lot about PD--and realizes that no two cases are exactly alike!
You will find a lot of information in the list archives, which hold all
the posts from the beginning of the list.  If you joined after the information
about the archive and how to use it was posted, you can email John Cottingham
and ask for a copy of the instructions:
;              jcott@xxxxxxxxx

Good luck in helping your father.
Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter,78/7,Oxford,OH
pcflinte@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx