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.
Karl Robb | A Soft Voice in a Noisy World
Living with Parkinson's Disease for over 40 years
Young Onset Parkinson’s
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.
Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very
Parkinson’s disease comes with so many unwritten rules. Trying to find all that you need to know about this illness, all in one place, may be frustrating to collect. There is so much to remember and so much that you might forget.
To my friends and readers, I am excited to announce
Never lose the curiosity and desire to learn more about everything! The world around us can feed our quest for knowledge and understanding as we continue to learn.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Parkinson’s disease has taught me so much about living! It has brought me a perspective, a purpose, and a focus!
Those of us living with the illness as well as our care partners, caregivers, and close relatives, are all well aware of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual toll that Parkinson’s can take.
April has been declared to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month. So, I pose this question to you—what does that mean?
10 Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive by Karl Robb – asoftvoice.com Take care of yourself. The more you know about Parkinson’s, the better. You play the key role in your own health.
I recently developed this list for the Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter
As Christmas nears and I think about the coming New Year, I ask myself what is it that I need to express or be mindful of at this time?
I tweeted a story this morning that claimed studies prove that organic foods only real benefit is that they are lower in pesticides.
Nothing in our lives is for certain. Whether you are healthy or not, the one certainty is that things change. Plans change. The more flexible we are, the easier it is to adapt to change. Adapting does not mean you stop growing and learning.
Share your fears with each other and don’t hide your feelings. Show your support and love for one another…
Be kind to yourself. Remember to breath when the stress rises. Deep cleansing breathing works wonders. Enjoy yourself and keep hope for the New Year!
To the uninitiated, Parkinson’s disease appears to be but a curse when in reality this illness opens a window that for many of us was never there prior to being ill…
Parkinson’s has taught me to appreciate every day, to appreciate and to truly be grateful for the good things and the simple pleasures in my life. Whether one has Parkinson’s disease or is in perfect health, the realization that a positive outlook not only makes you feel better but makes those around you feel better as well.
Learning Reiki made me better and I hoped to share my ability with others dealing with Parkinson’s disease.
10 TIPS FOR BETTER LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE (PD)(AND MAYBE SOME OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES)
American innovation is what made this country a world leader. I am an inventor. I have Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a disease that I have battled and lived with for over 20 years.
Here are 5 things to consider when picking your doctors if you have Parkinson’s disease.
We expect our loved ones, friends, associates, and colleagues to understand our struggle with this difficult ailment. Rarely, if ever, do two PD patients share the exact same symptoms as the other.Â