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

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Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey, Neurologist and Co-Author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease!

March 10, 2021 Karl Robb

Karl Robb and Angela Robb interview Dr. Ray Dorsey, who is a Parkinson’s Disease neurologist, researcher, and author. Dr. Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and co-author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action.

My 30 Year Anniversary of a Parkinson’s Diagnosis–with Gratitude

March 5, 2021

A New Look with More to Offer at ASoftVoice.com

November 23, 2020

A Look At Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

October 23, 2015

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.

Beneficial Actions

April 12, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Featured, Motivation Monday, Wellness Leave a comment

The most beneficial action that you can make in your life is to take charge and get as healthy as you can.

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World Parkinson’s Day 2021 & Raising Awareness

April 11, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Education & Support, Featured, Parkinson's Disease Leave a comment

Once again, it’s World Parkinson’s Day! How are you going to educate and increase awareness of Parkinson’s Disease today?

Colorful Red and Yellow Tulips for Parkinson's Awareness Month 2021

Positive Thinking and the Inexplicable

April 5, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, A Soft Voice book, Awareness Month, Mind Body Spirit, Motivation Monday Leave a comment

Positive thinking and hope can help people get through the most traumatic of events. #MotivationMonday

Self care starts and ends with you!

March 29, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Mind Body Spirit, Motivation Monday, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Self care starts and ends with you! If you don’t do it, who will?
#MotivationMonday

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Welcoming Spring!

March 22, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday

After what felt like a very long hibernation, I await my release from an inordinately dark year. Thank you for the coming of Spring! – Karl Robb #MotivationMonday

Learn about Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH) from an Advocate who is Living with nOH and Parkinson’s disease

March 18, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Medications, Sponsored

#sponsored Read Keith’s journey with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) and Parkinson’s on my blog today and learn how you & your healthcare team can manage this condition. #nOHMatters

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Sensory Awareness

March 15, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care

Outward influences have inward consequences. Be aware of the choices that you make! #MotivationMonday

Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey, Neurologist and Co-Author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease!

March 10, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Education, Featured, Health, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Politics, Research, Videos, Young Onset Parkinson's, YouTube 2 comments

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Challenges Bring New Opportunities!

March 8, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease

In the mountains, the weather can change every five minutes, from sunny and warm, cold

My 30 Year Anniversary of a Parkinson’s Diagnosis–with Gratitude

March 5, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Featured, Inspiring Stories, Parkinson's Disease, Young Onset Parkinson's 8 comments

February 23, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of my official diagnosis for having Young Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD).

March Parkinson Community Events

March 2, 2021 Angela Robb 2021, Advocacy, Education, Parkinson's Disease

March Parkinson Community Events coming up this month from a variety of Parkinson organizations. #parkinsonawareness

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Awareness and Mindfulness

March 1, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease

Awareness and Mindfulness – Distractions are everywhere. In a world where we praise speed and the ability to multi-task, it is easy to overlook the importance of performing one task at a time with mindfulness and efficiency. #MotivationMonday #parkinsonsawareness #selfcare #mindfulness

A picture of the Shenandoah Valley by Karl Robb Every life has a story and a meaning. Some lives just need a storyteller to relay it to others. Karl Robb quote

Everyone has a meaningful story.

February 15, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday

How well do we really know the people in our lives? Every life has a story and a meaning. Some lives just need a storyteller to relay it to others. #MotivationMonday

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Every Day is a New Opportunity

February 8, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Mind Body Spirit, Motivation Monday

Every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow. Like a wave washes the sandy beach, as the sands mix, the beach is never exactly as it used to be. As much as we don’t see it, every second our body, thoughts, and feelings change. Move forward with the wide eyes of the eager student of life. -Karl Robb #MotivationMonday

While the human body is a vessel that may restrict some of our abilities, there is still far more that we are capable of doing. Karl Robb author and blogger

What We Are Capable Of!

February 1, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Mind Body Spirit, Motivation Monday, Philosophy

There will be days for everyone with or without illness that we don’t want to get out of bed. Then, there will be days where we surprise ourselves at our fortitude and drive. #MotivationMonday

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Perspective and Attitude Are Choices

January 25, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Education & Support, Motivation Monday

How we look at ourselves and the rest of the world may require us to adjust our perspective to pull from our can do spirit. #MotivationMonday

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Practice Traffic Stops with Fairfax County Police

January 22, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Advocacy, Education, Parkinson's Disease One comment

I was fortunate to be asked to be a participant in a Practice Traffic Stop. Awareness and understanding can improve everyone’s knowledge of Parkinson’s disease.

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Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 18, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday

Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles – Martin Luther King Jr.

Sometimes our steepest climbs bring out the greatest lessons - Karl Robb #MotivationMonday

The Steeper the Climb

January 11, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Education & Support, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

Sometimes our steepest climbs bring out the greatest lessons. We don’t really know what we are capable of until we are forced to risk our survival, our comfort, or being reliant on our own expediency. #MotivationMonday

Motivation Monday – It’s a new day. It’s a new year. It’s a new you!

January 4, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Education & Support, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease

It’s a new day. It’s a new year. It’s a new you! Finding our way around the roadblocks in our lives only makes us stronger. #MotivationMonday

New Years Thoughts and Good Wishes to you for 2021!

December 31, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Checklists, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness, YouTube

We hope this list is helpful in sparking your creativity and ideas for self-development and growth for 2021. Here’s to a healthier and happier New Year! We look forward to great things for the new year and hope we can all help each other!

Motivation Monday–So long 2020–Got to find and keep balanced!

December 28, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Wellness

As the year 2021 approaches and we place high hopes upon what might be, it is with our wishes to all that 2021 bring a year of healing, health, and happiness. #MotivationMonday

Choosing hope on Motivation Monday

December 21, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support, Wellness 4 comments

Hope is a precious tool. It can drive us through the most difficult of times. Hope rejuvenates our drive. Without hope, we may drift and forget our direction toward the path that we had set out. On occasion, we all need a nudge to get back to where we should be going. #MotivationMonday #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsAwareness

Building Your Parkinson’s Virtual Wellness Plan with Polly Dawkins via Parkinson Social Network (PSN)

December 17, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Featured, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness

Angela and I were fortunate to have the opportunity to be virtual hosts to Polly Dawkins, Executive Director, of the Davis Phinney Foundation for a webinar organized by the Parkinson Social Network (PSN). Polly’s presentation is titled Building Your Parkinson’s Virtual Wellness Plan.

Our first Motivation Monday

December 14, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease

We must stay focused on keeping ourselves and all of those who we care about safe and healthy. There is no shortage of generosity, love, and compassion. We offer a piece of positivity and motivation for this Monday! #MotivationMonday

A Dash of Positivity #1

December 10, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Inspiring Stories, Mind Body Spirit 2 comments

I am writing this today to share some good stuff! There is a lot of negativity in the news, in health, and we tend to forget that there are stories to make us smile, laugh, and pick us up. Here are a few that I stumbled upon and hope that they just might brighten your day!

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