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A Soft Voice In A Noisy World

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Tools and Resources

April 21, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

After over a quarter of a century of advocating to Congress about the benefits of telehealth, your doctor visit by video has become a reality out of sheer necessity.

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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.

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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.

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Losing An American Treasure—The Loss of John Prine

April 8, 2020 Karl Robb Uncategorized

The 2020 pandemic has robbed us of my favorite living musician, the great John Prine.

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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.

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A Very Different Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

April 1, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care

In just a matter of days, our world has been turned upside down and around

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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.

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Trying to Process Shock, Loss, and Grief

March 12, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Thinking that you are flexible and easy-going can be dramatically different until, you are challenged.  Life has a way of sneaking in unexpected setbacks that knock your feet out from under you. 

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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.

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Getting What You Need-Support

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

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.

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Ideas For The New Year

January 15, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

It’s a new year and the thought of those resolutions on the club napkin are but distant memories. Seriously, resolutions can be wonderful intentions yet only to create a burden that wasn’t the intention in the first place.

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Season’s Greetings from Karl Robb at asoftvoice.com

December 22, 2019 Karl Robb Education & Support, Media & Trends, Videos, Wellness

Wishing all ASoftVoice.com readers a very Happy Holiday Season!   From Karl Robb:  

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Feeling Grateful-Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Philosophy, Wellness

Being Thankful On the morning of this chilly windy Thanksgiving day, I want to express

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It’s National Family Caregivers Month-Here are some thoughts!

November 22, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

CarePartner/Caregiver Appreciation Those of us living with Parkinson’s disease and have a caregiver or care

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Rock Steady Boxing is making a difference in my Parkinson’s disease!

November 4, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Videos, Wellness 3 comments

Rock Steady Boxing and my coach, Alec Langstein (https://rocksteadynova.com/), have made me stronger, fitter, and

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Remembering The Best Part of Ourselves

September 11, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Media & Trends, Philosophy

Today, 9-11, marks an historic and tragic event that not only shook America but the

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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.

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Protect Yourself from Summer Dangers

July 19, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness

Trust me, I am not a reminder service, nor am I a medical professional, but

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Upcoming Victory Summit in Philadelphia

July 1, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Conferences & Symposiums, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

On August 24th, in Philadelphia, PA, hundreds of people with Parkinson’s and those who care

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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

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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:

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The Mysterious Future

May 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

  Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not anticipate trouble or worry about

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An Interview with journalist John Williams on his Parkinson’s journey and the common term that he created.

May 13, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education, Inspiring Stories, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

The following are 5 questions for writer/journalist, John Williams, who I met recently, at a

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An Informative Interview with Retired Dietitian, Kathrynne Holden

April 22, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Self Care, Wellness

One question that get all the time, is how to manage their diet with medications,

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019

April 3, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Conferences & Symposiums, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

The month of April is upon us and this means a month of Parkinson’s awareness!

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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

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Conference Nirvana and The Real World!

February 26, 2019 Karl Robb Conferences & Symposiums, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

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.

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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

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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

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Perpetuate Kindness!

January 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Recently, I have been the recipient of kind acts from those who I don’t know.

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