The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.
Category: Education & Support
Saying It Gracefully Through Poetry—Robin Morgan’s TED Talk
Robin Morgan’s TED talk in 2015 is an eloquent expression of her poetic epiphanies from years with Parkinson’s disease. Her gentle cadence and masterful verbiage put her finger on many of the concerns, frustrations, and unknowns…
Season’s Greetings from Karl Robb at asoftvoice.com
Wishing all ASoftVoice.com readers a very Happy Holiday Season!
Feeling Grateful-Happy Thanksgiving!
Being Thankful On the morning of this chilly windy Thanksgiving
It’s National Family Caregivers Month-Here are some thoughts!
Take the time to show your love and gratitude for all that your caregivers do for you…
Rock Steady Boxing is making a difference in my Parkinson’s disease!
Rock Steady Boxing and my coach, Alec Langstein (https://rocksteadynova.com/), have made me stronger, fitter, and quicker. There is a definite and noticeable improvement in my mobility, agility, and balance.
A Day of Parkinson’s Education in Williamsburg
A Day of Parkinson’s Education in Williamsburg #parkinsons #education #support by Karl Robb – A Soft Voice in a Noisy World blog
Alike but Different!
I can’t explain the connection that I have to these tiny but beautiful pieces of art. Nature and time have created a cornucopia of remarkable masterpieces.
Protect Yourself from Summer Dangers
Trust me, I am not a reminder service, nor am
Does the Parkinson’s Profile Exist?
I have been fortunate to meet hundreds of people over
The Mysterious Future
Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not
An Informative Interview with Retired Dietitian, Kathrynne Holden
One question that I get all the time, is how
It’s World Parkinson’s Disease Day!
Today is special because it is about spreading awareness about
The Power of an Amazing Quote
Powerful words stay with us and in a world of
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019
The month of April is upon us and this means
Building blocks for a future for better health!
Trust, faith, hope, and diligence are four key components to
Conference Nirvana and The Real World!
When you bring hundreds of people together with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in one place, everything Parkinson’s seems normal and the world outside our hotel seemed odd. A peace came over us, where explaining ourselves to why we were doing what we were doing wasn’t necessary.
Expression Choices
Expression and making our voice heard is hard enough but
Perpetuate Kindness!
Recently, I have been the recipient of kind acts from
Health Union’s Living With podcast features Karl and Angela Robb
Angela and I have been contributing articles to ParkinsonsDisease.net for almost two years. Health Union (HU)’s mission is to inspire people to live better with challenging health conditions.
It’s The Little Things That Aren’t So Little!
Appreciating those calm moments of the day, a good laugh, or even a brief nap, may seem simple daily occurrences that are the good stuff of life that we too often take for granted.
Messages to Ponder for 2019
Inspiration can come in many forms, be it words, photos,
Only 2 Days to Christmas!
We must live in the here and now, plan for
Always Be on the Lookout!
Keep an open mind and always look for something new
Bouncing Back!
Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have
Be Present!
Be in the moment!
