A Soft Voice In A Noisy World|Dealing and Healing with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl Robb by Karl Robb

A New Look with More to Offer at ASoftVoice.com

November 23, 2020 Karl Robb

Our site has undergone a big redesign to improve your experience and navigation with much more to come. As one of the early blogs on Parkinson’s disease that is written by a person with the illness, it was released in 2008.

A Look At Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

October 23, 2015

Organic Matters

September 4, 2012

Adapting

June 13, 2012

Karl Robb with Urban Poling's Activator Poles

My New Way of Walking (to vary my routine), Thanks to Urban Poling

November 16, 2020 Karl Robb

Nordic walking, pole walking, power walking, or whatever you may call it, the exercise is popular around the world, for good reason. Pole walking forces the walker to move with purpose and intent. Walking can strengthen, restore, improve balance, help with coordination, and force your body to connect with your thoughts.

A Parkinson’s Wellness Checklist

July 20, 2020

Rock Steady Boxing is making a difference in my Parkinson’s disease!

November 4, 2019

The Mysterious Future

May 29, 2019

Hear It, Share It – Positive Daily Living (Part 4 of 4)

June 11, 2020 Karl Robb

Chapter 29 offers some fresh perspectives and numerous suggestions on how we might make some changes in our daily lives. Voice actor, Doug Gochman does a wonderful job in expressing my words on the audio book.

Hear It, Share It – How to Talk to Doctors (Part 3 of 4)

June 4, 2020 Karl Robb

Making a connection with your physician(s) can build a rapport that is less stressful and reduces the usual doctor visit anxiety.

Hear It, Share It – (Part 2 of 4) – This Disease Isn’t Fair

May 28, 2020 Karl Robb

We are all tasked with some sort of physical, mental, or spiritual challenge in our lives at some point. Some events that we face are inexplicable and hard to fathom. Often, we categorize a level of what is fair or unfair.

Hear It, Share It (Part 1 of 4): Timing in Parkinson’s Disease May be Everything

May 21, 2020 Karl Robb

During these uncertain times, now seemed the right time to share with you some words that might be of help. As we all are at home during this outbreak, I know I’m thinking about and discovering how to get back to a routine that I can keep.

A New Look with More to Offer at ASoftVoice.com

November 23, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Featured, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

My New Way of Walking (to vary my routine), Thanks to Urban Poling

November 16, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Exercise, Featured, Parkinson's Disease, Reviews 7 comments

Parkinson Voice Project 15th Anniversary Celebration

Come join the Parkinson Voice Project 15th Anniversary Saturday, November 7, 2020 6:30pm CST (7:30pmEST)

November 6, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care

I invite you to join me and my friends at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP) for

A Passion for Pictures

October 23, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Featured, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Photo Galleries 2 comments

For over forty years, I have had at least one camera in my hand. There is true joy in capturing a beautiful moment in nature and time. I lose myself in the moments behind the camera. Parkinson’s disease symptoms seem to vanish briefly, as I focus on the image at hand. It takes my complete attention.

Are You A Little Lost? You Are Not Alone! We Are in Transition.

October 13, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Featured, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness 4 comments

I find myself spinning my wheels rather than keeping focused on what I should be doing. The distractions are boundless. Procrastination has become far too easy!

A Documentary that Brought Me Unexpected Lessons and Hope!

September 29, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Inspiring Stories

I was seeking something positive and uplifting to watch during this pandemic and year of uncertainty. I found the video that I needed, on Netflix.

Remembering Our Animals

September 3, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Support

The animals in our lives can leave long lasting imprints that help to make us who we are. Our awareness for creating a connection with another animal awakens our character and that feeling of responsibility.

The Mighty’s Guide to Parkinson’s Disease

August 27, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Featured, Health, Living Well, Medications, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, The Mighty, Tips, Wellness

The Mighty, one of the largest online information resources on various illnesses, recently launched their own Parkinson’s disease guide.

The Home in Transition!

August 23, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Comedy, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care

This pandemic has led us to turning our family homes into a workplace, an online schoolhouse, and with telemedicine, our doctor’s office. The safety and convenience of telemedicine have altered and changed life as we know it, for good.

Change Brings Change

July 29, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Featured, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Change is inevitable. From my experience, people with Parkinson’s disease are not wild about change. I am not big on change, but I try to embrace innovations and new technology, as best as I can. Some changes are easier than others.

A Parkinson’s Wellness Checklist

July 20, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Exercise, Featured, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Tips, Tools, Wellness

Self-care is a topic that I talk about quite a bit, on this blog. During these changing times, it can be easy to forget wellness tools and tips that we have in our toolbox.

The New and Improved Tools & Resource page!

July 8, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Self Care, Support Groups, Wellness

Stay informed and aware of what people with Parkinson’s disease are writing about, how they are dealing with the illness, and find information that may inspire or educate. Gain perspective and get unique views from people from all over the world.

Mask It

July 3, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Health, Self Care

Mask It -The number of infected and deaths from COVID-19 are staggering. If a mask means life or death, there really is no logical excuse for not wearing one. Once again, this pandemic shows that without severe caution and diligence, it will escalate with ease. This virus is not a joke and it is not just going to go away, like magic.

Best Blogs on Parkinson’s 2020

June 29, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

A Soft Voice Chosen by Healthline.com as One of the Best Blogs on Parkinson’s Disease. Many thanks to you, my readers for making this possible and your continued support. I hope that I can provide you with positive and useful information. My goal is to empower and to offer a fresh perspective at how we handle and perceive our chronic illness.