
Category: Parkinson’s Disease


The Start of My Christmas Countdown!
For the next 12 days, I will be offering some words of thought and inspiration

Thankfulness and The Holidays—Stay Tuned!
As much as Parkinson’s disease tests my day, it does not define my existence. My

Changes!
Today, of all days is the perfect time to discuss the subject of change. Today,

It was just Halloween—so let’s talk about it! WHAT SCARES YOU?
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need a raging lunatic with a

Parkinson’s is Still a Mystery!
In Norman Cousins’ book, Anatomy of An Illness, Cousins mentions a placebo study where over

We Can Work Through Pressure
Pressure hits us all. Some people thrive under pressure, while others just cannot deal with

What Every Person with Parkinson’s Needs to Know About Air Travel
Don’t be alarmed– but be aware, my fellow Parkinson’s disease travelers! As if we didn’t

Being Malleable Opens Potential Benefit!
Rigidity in thought and body may go hand in hand. Rigidity can be many people’s main complaint when they are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Keeping active, moving, exercise, and stretching are just a few of the tools to keep in mind when your body starts to stiffen up.

Summer Reprise – Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive
This was created in May 2014, but I thought it was worthy of another appearance.

An Exciting Documentary Project Called The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks
UPDATE 07/23/18 – I am happy to report that The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks project on

You’ve Got To Be A Kid, Sometimes! Let’s Go To the Movies!
It isn’t often that I write a movie review. Okay! In fact, I NEVER write

EverydayHealth.com Recognizes ASoftVoice.com Blog as One of the 10 Parkinson’s Disease Blogs to Help You Stay Fit and Positive!
Recently, EverydayHealth.com recognized ASoftVoice.com, as one of the 10 Parkinson’s Disease Blogs to Help You

Accept Your Mission! It’s Not Impossible! Focus Your Energy, Wisely!
If you are embarrassed, sad, shamed, or lack self confidence about having Parkinson’s, I am here to tell you that you don’t have the energy or time to devote to such unproductive emotions.

AsoftVoice.com Recognized as one of the Best Blogs on Parkinson’s Disease for the 4th Year in a Row!
I am so grateful and honored to announce that for the fourth year in a

Mother’s Day 2018
On this, the 8th Mother’s Day without her, I lit a candle and enjoyed her

Words Matter In Medicine–Compassion and Kindness Are 2 To Focus On!
When I was first diagnosed, the neurologist in 1991, coldly and in a matter of

Some Parkinson’s events and sites to make you aware of this #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth 2018
This, as is every April, is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month—it is a time to learn

A Video To Inspire!
This is my first real attempt at an inspirational film. I hope you enjoy it

Stephen Hawking Went Far and Beyond Thus Excelling Limits, Barriers, and Boundaries!
In the past week, I mentioned the loss of Toys R US, which is a

Goodbye To Toys!
The World Weeps for Geoffrey—A Part of our childhood has gone! Without trying to sound

Don’t Expect Everyone To Understand Parkinson’s-2018!
This was my first blog post 10 years ago–slightly updated! When I was first diagnosed

AsoftVoice.com celebrates a decade of blogging on Parkinson’s disease!
It is official—this blog, http://www.Asoftvoice.com, is 10 years old! With over 300 archived posts pertaining

Rock Steady Boxing–It’s so much more than just boxing!
I recently joined a Rock Steady Boxing class! The class and the instructor are wonderful!

Building a Plan for Your Parkinson’s Disease and Your Health
Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very easy to get lost along

The Magic in Magic!
The Magic isn’t gone, but it is fading fast. The art of magic will never

Remember the Day!
The view was expansive. The calm of the site was not what I expected. I

Monday Photo-Sharing A Beautiful Day!
This was a wonderful walk full of Fall color and raining leaves. The wind was

What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
For me, the holiday resonates with special memories of the whole family watching parades, football,