2015 - A Soft Voice In A Noisy World

It Doesn’t Hover!

December 31, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Comedy, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

If you are going to take any kind of risk, make sure that you have looked at all the angles!

10 Holiday Suggestions For Those Dealing With Parkinson’s Disease

December 23, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Apps, Education, Education & Support, Health, Holidays, Media & Trends, Medications, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's

The added pressure of trying to produce “the right gift” and to cook “the right meal” on top of dealing with your Parkinson’s disease probably isn’t of benefit to your condition…

Headspace – The App that nudged me back on track.

December 17, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Apps, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

Who would have that thought a piece of technology, like Headspace, could be so instrumental in reviving my peace and calm.

The Photo Bug

December 7, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Health, Philosophy, Self Care, Tools, Wellness

It’s official–I have a confession! Maybe, it is an obsession, a compulsion, or just a

Joe Sartore’s Photo Ark

December 2, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Philosophy, Wellness 2 comments

Joe Sartore’s Photo Ark of extinct or near extinct species on this planet is moving, inspiring, tearful, shameful, eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and purely beautiful.

Thankful in 2015!

November 25, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Comedy, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

As Thanksgiving rapidly nears, I am compelled to once again share the many gifts and

Making Choices

November 13, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Uncategorized 3 comments

Let’s stop worrying about the parts of our lives that we can’t possibly change.

Bond Is Back and Parkinson’s Is Still Here

November 6, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

Today, the newest James Bond blockbuster, SPECTRE, is released in the United States! The Bond

ASoftVoice.com Reaches to 200th Post

October 27, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Wellness 2 comments

It has always been my intention to provide the readers, both Parkinson’s disease related and not, a thought, a picture, or a story that might inspire or spark conversation.

A Look At Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

October 23, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Young Onset Parkinson's

At the time of my diagnosis, I was said to be in the rare two percentile of patients. Now, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) it is estimated four percent of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. It is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed a year and somewhere between 1 million to 1.5 million people in the United States are living with it.

10 Observations For People With Parkinson’s To Consider

October 13, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

These are just a few of my observations from living with Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years. I hope you find them to be of help and encourage you to share what have learned with me and my readers.

Parkinson’s in color!

October 9, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends

A Twenty Year Old Speech Rings True

September 29, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

I was going through my files of paperwork and came across years of documents that I considered to be motivational, inspirational, and truly worth being read and reread.

Timing it right!

September 14, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Philosophy, Photo Galleries One comment

Why Did The Medication Stop Working So Fast–The Antibiotic Dilemma

August 25, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Advocacy, Education, Education & Support, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

When my medications turned off immediately for no apparent reason, I was befuddled and beyond worried. Not long ago a good friend experienced the same perplexing event with no medical forewarning.

Dogs Give Us So Much!

August 10, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Wellness

Animals have healing properties all of their own. Look deep into these amazing and loving eyes and you can sense the intense power.

10 Minutes May Exceed 10 Benefits!

August 5, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Featured, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

I have strategies to counteract Parkinson’s disease, but like most of us, I falter and forget to use them. I am exploring a 10 minute a day mind and body exercise program…

Fighting Parkinson’s?

July 29, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Wellness 2 comments

There is no question that Parkinson’s disease can be a tremendous struggle, filled with changes and developments. My theory is that when we ‘wage war, go to battle, or fight’, we highlight stress, violence, and turmoil.

Back To School?

July 27, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Wellness

Back To School A phrase or term in the English language that makes

I Will Choose Will Become An Anthem of Strength & Hope

July 13, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

On occasion I get requests to endorse, promote, or mention products. I am careful what

Alaska Awareness

June 30, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Uncategorized, Wellness 2 comments

I am fresh back from Alaska where I was treated to a bounty of natural

Thought of the Day 2

June 26, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness

Parkinson’s disease can force us to make major life alterations and re-prioritize what it is

Staying Social and Involved Is Empowering

June 24, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness

Parkinson’s never asked me if it come and play,
It’s the kind of houseguest you wish would go away.

Missing

June 22, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

If you read my blog, I am a positive person but I see far too many friends disappearing from our community. As these voices go silent, it becomes easier for them to go missing.

Being Mindful plus Adding Knowledge

June 18, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education & Support, Living Well, Philosophy, Self Care, Tips, Wellness

Keeping focus and staying mindful is a daily challenge for most of us but add

Things Change

June 15, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Wellness

Modern medicine is remarkable and the leaps that we have made show great promise for our future.

Thought of the Day 1

June 10, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

Whether you have Parkinson’s disease or not in your life, I have discovered one important constant that makes a difference.

Monday Poem

June 8, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Wellness

Look beyond what you may not know. Keep an open mind and answers start to show.

Portland Countdown Podcast Starts Today and Every First Tuesday Through September 2016!

June 2, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Conferences & Symposiums, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, World Parkinson Congress 2016

As you probably know by now, the World Parkinson Coalition’s big event, the 4th World Parkinson Congress, is coming to Portland, Oregon in September 2016.

Health and Healing

May 19, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

It will take change to make a difference in our own care. We can’t rely totally on Western medicine. You only see your neurologist a few times a year.

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