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.

Sharing Over 30 Years of Wisdom Living with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl 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.
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.
We must live in the here and now, plan for our future, and treasure joys
Keep an open mind and always look for something new to your toolbox!
Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have and often forget to use.
Be in the moment!
We all need a catalyst at sometime in our lives to keep momentum.
For the next 12 days, I will be offering some words of thought and inspiration
As much as Parkinson’s disease tests my day, it does not define my existence. My
Heroes come in and out of our lives, often unrecognized and frequently under appreciated. On
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disorder in America with an estimated 6 million cases worldwide and approximately 1-1.5 million people in the United States.
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need a raging lunatic with a
In Norman Cousins’ book, Anatomy of An Illness, Cousins mentions a placebo study where over
Pressure hits us all. Some people thrive under pressure, while others just cannot deal with
Don’t be alarmed– but be aware, my fellow Parkinson’s disease travelers! As if we didn’t
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.
Here are some Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive: Take care of yourself. The more
UPDATE 07/23/18 – I am happy to report that The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks project on
It isn’t often that I write a movie review. Okay! In fact, I NEVER write
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.
On this, the 8th Mother’s Day without her, I lit a candle and enjoyed her
When I was first diagnosed, the neurologist in 1991, coldly and in a matter of
This, as is every April, is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month—it is a time to learn