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Conversation with Rebecca and Larry Gifford

April 29, 2022 Karl Robb 2022, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Carepartners, Inspiring Stories, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Videos, YouTube 2 comments

A conversation with Larry and Rebecca Gifford (co-hosts, When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast) – A casual talk between two couples about living with Parkinson’s disease…

A Partial History in Tees

April 13, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Videos, Wellness

Almost every Parkinson’s disease conference that I have ever attended, over these 30 years of going to symposiums, lectures, and meetings, almost all of them had a an associated tee shirt.

It’s World Parkinson’s Day

April 11, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.

Sequestered Gratitude

April 7, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy

If you are complaining about being sequestered at home, be grateful that you have a home and a place to reside through this craziness.

Spread Love, Compassion, Care, and Kindness-Not the Virus!

March 19, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy

It is my hope that we choose to share compassion and kindness, in this time of need. This is our opportunity to reunify our nations and the entire planet.

The Missing Month–Where Have I Been?

March 1, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Self Care, Wellness

I am back, after taking almost a month-long adventure-road trip to Key West and back to Northern Virginia. For about 3 weeks, Angela, Lily, the Chocolate Lab, and I explored the Southeast coast and sucked up the warm breezes, compelling sunsets, and miles of open road.

Getting What You Need-Support

January 30, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Young Onset Parkinson's

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.

Remembering The Best Part of Ourselves

September 11, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Inspiring Stories, Media & Trends, Philosophy One comment

I treasure the wonderful camaraderie of pride and love for humanity that shone for that gorgeous but ever so brief moment in time.

Alike but Different!

August 6, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Philosophy, Self Care

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.

Does the Parkinson’s Profile Exist?

June 17, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Philosophy, Wellness 3 comments

I have been fortunate to meet hundreds of people over these thirty plus years with

World Parkinson Congress (WPC) 2019 in Kyoto!

June 6, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Conferences & Symposiums, Parkinson's Disease, World Parkinson Congress 2016

WPC Kyoto 2019 I have had the good fortune to attend 3 World Parkinson Congresses:

Building blocks for a future for better health!

March 22, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness 2 comments

Trust, faith, hope, and diligence are four key components to seeing your way through any

Expression Choices

February 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness One comment

Expression and making our voice heard is hard enough but if you throw in a

Who is paying the price?

February 7, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Living Well, Philosophy One comment

I found this quote that I wrote a year ago or so. I had put

It’s The Little Things That Aren’t So Little!

January 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

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.

Be Present!

December 20, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Be in the moment!

I Love My Dog!

December 18, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Farewell and Thanks to Stan Lee!

November 13, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Inspiring Stories, Media & Trends, Philosophy 2 comments

Heroes come in and out of our lives, often unrecognized and frequently under appreciated. On

Changes!

November 6, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Politics, Support Groups, Wellness

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.