Angela and I sat down to talk with Rock Steady Boxing NoVA coach, My Parkinson Gym trainer, and friend, Alec Langstein as he interviews us about our perspectives, insights, and long history with Parkinson’s disease.

Sharing Over 30 Years of Wisdom Living with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl Robb
Angela and I sat down to talk with Rock Steady Boxing NoVA coach, My Parkinson Gym trainer, and friend, Alec Langstein as he interviews us about our perspectives, insights, and long history with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month has begun! Spreading awareness and information, when at all possible is key. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
It seems like our proudest accomplishments come out of our most challenging times. #MotivationMonday
Doing anything to the best of our ability is an achievement. #MotivationMonday
Alec Langstein, a personal trainer, Rock Steady Boxing NoVA owner and coach, is not yet 30 but he’s changing the lives of many living with Parkinson’s Disease. Alec Langstein set out on a plan to share the benefits of Rock Steady Boxing and what he had seen it do for people with Parkinson’s disease. Watch as Alec shares his passion and vision to making a difference in his boxer’s lives.
The morning glow of beaming light through the trees, paints a glorious awakening for the start of the day. A dramatic sunrise fuels the spirit. #MotivationMonday by Karl Robb
The most beneficial action that you can make in your life is to take charge and get as healthy as you can.
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.
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.
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.
The 2020 pandemic has robbed us of my favorite living musician, the great John Prine.
If you are complaining about being sequestered at home, be grateful that you have a home and a place to reside through this craziness.
In just a matter of days, our world has been turned upside down and around
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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.
Wishing all ASoftVoice.com readers a very Happy Holiday Season! From Karl Robb:
Being Thankful On the morning of this chilly windy Thanksgiving day, I want to express
Take the time to show your love and gratitude for all that your caregivers do for you…
Rock Steady Boxing and my coach, Alec Langstein (https://rocksteadynova.com/), have made me stronger, fitter, and quicker. There is a definite and noticeable improvement in my mobility, agility, and balance.
I treasure the wonderful camaraderie of pride and love for humanity that shone for that gorgeous but ever so brief moment in time.
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.
Trust me, I am not a reminder service, nor am I a medical professional, but
On August 24th, in Philadelphia, PA, hundreds of people with Parkinson’s and those who care
I have been fortunate to meet hundreds of people over these thirty plus years with
WPC Kyoto 2019 I have had the good fortune to attend 3 World Parkinson Congresses:
Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not anticipate trouble or worry about
The following are 5 questions for writer/journalist, John Williams, who I met recently, at a local Parkinson’s disease (PD) event, here in Fairfax, VA. We talked about how important it is to remain active and not to spend too much time on the couch! Learn about John’s well-known creation and his amazing career as a journalist.