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A Soft Voice In A Noisy World

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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

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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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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, 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.

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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!  

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A big part of taking care of yourself is self-care

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

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

Take the time to show your love and gratitude for all that your caregivers do for you…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An Informative Interview with Retired Dietitian, Kathrynne Holden

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

One question that I get all the time, is how

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It’s World Parkinson’s Disease Day!

April 11, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

 Today is special because it is about spreading awareness about

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019

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

The month of April is upon us and this means

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Live in the Moment

Messages to Ponder for 2019

January 3, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Inspiration can come in many forms, be it words, photos,

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Our Holiday Card To You!

December 24, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness
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Only 2 Days to Christmas!

December 23, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

We must live in the here and now, plan for

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Always Be on the Lookout!

December 22, 2018 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

Keep an open mind and always look for something new

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Bouncing Back!

December 21, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have

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Live in the Moment

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!

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Word Power!

December 19, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness
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Karl Robb has had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed at the age of twenty-three. Now fifty-four, he is a Parkinson’s disease advocate, an entrepreneur, an inventor, an author of two books about living with Parkinson's Disease and Chronic Conditions. He is a Community Team Member to ParkinsonsDisease.net. He is also an advisor and consultant on Parkinson’s disease for various organizations and corporations.Karl is a board member of both the Parkinson Voice Project and Parkinson Social Network based in Virginia. In his free time, he is a photographer, constant writer, longtime magician, and a practicing Reiki Jin Kei Do master. Karl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am not a medical professional and this information is my personal view.

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