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Karl Robb | A Soft Voice in a Noisy World

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April is Parkinson's Awareness Month

Parkinson’s Essay Turns 200!

April 10, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, Education & Support, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Research

Tomorrow,  James Parkinson‘s essay will be 200 years old. Since

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Out of Control

December 5, 2016 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

Parkinson’s Disease agonist medications (Requip and Mirapex) have been shown

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Five or More… with Robin Elliott, Executive Director & CEO of PDF

September 13, 2016 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Interviews, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Uncategorized, World Parkinson Congress 2016

I am so pleased to have Robin Elliott, the Executive

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Five or More with Todd Sherer, CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation

August 26, 2016 Karl Robb Education, Interviews, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, World Parkinson Congress 2016

Five or More… My thanks to Todd Sherer, PhD, CEO

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Stop Bickering and Do Something!

June 21, 2016 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

When you live in or very near our nation’s Capital,

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Setting Aside Fear and Anxiety

May 16, 2016 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

One of the most common questions that I am asked

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Keeping Our Emotions In Check.

February 2, 2016 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

If you are dealing with Parkinson’s disease, then I suggest

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A Twenty Year Old Speech Rings True

September 29, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

I was going through my files of paperwork and came across years of documents that I considered to be motivational, inspirational, and truly worth being read and reread.

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FDA Reaches Out To Learn More On Those With Parkinson’s Disease

September 23, 2015 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of testifying in

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Why Did The Medication Stop Working So Fast–The Antibiotic Dilemma

August 25, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Advocacy, Education, Education & Support, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

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.

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I Didn’t Volunteer For Parkinson’s

May 12, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Young Onset Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease has taught me so much about living! It has brought me a perspective, a purpose, and a focus!

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Healthline's Best Parkinson's blogs 2015

ASoftVoice.com Named In Best Parkinson’s Blogs of 2015!

April 24, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Wellness

I am so honored to be recognized with so many

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Laughing feels good–but does more!

April 14, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Comedy, Education, Education & Support, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

Laughter, giggles, chuckles, guffaws, and smiles are powerful tools for

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A Friend’s Inspirational Story

March 6, 2015 Karl Robb 2015, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness One comment

Parkinson’s disease has given me many gifts, lessons, and opportunities. I am forever thankful for the amazing people that I have met and developed friendships with over the past 20+ years.

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Library Book Offer For A Soft Voice in A Noisy World

January 20, 2015 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

Library Program Offer I am so thankful to you, my

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Happy 2015!

December 31, 2014 Karl Robb 2015, Comedy, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

To my friends and followers, Thank you for your support

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Oh Joy!

November 12, 2014 Karl Robb Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Wellness

How do you define a “good day”? The elements that

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Happy wins!

October 16, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

When given the choice of being right or happy, happy

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What Is It Going To Take?

October 10, 2014 Karl Robb Education, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

I am quickly nearing the age of 50. To many

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Partners in Parkinson’s DC event this Sunday 10/12

October 7, 2014 Karl Robb Conferences & Symposiums, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

This Sunday marks the first Partners in Parkinson’s event in

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As we near the end of Summer & Fall PD Educational Events 2014

September 2, 2014 Karl Robb 2014 One comment

I recently had the opportunity to express my thoughts about

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There is power in keeping positive text

10 More Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive

May 14, 2014 Karl Robb 2014, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Tips, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

I recently developed this list for the Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

April 18, 2014 Karl Robb Uncategorized

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

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A Soft Voice Combo

In honor of our book release anniversary!

December 12, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

It’s been a year since the official release of A

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Michael J. Fox’s Show Could Change Parkinson’s Disease Perception!

October 10, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends

HBO’s In Treatment was the first series I have seen

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Sunday Connections 8/18/13 with guest Richard London

August 16, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Join Karl and Angela Robb this Sunday at 5pm EST/2pm

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Lasting Friendships Through Parkinson’s Conferences

August 5, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support

Thank you to all my readers! I want to express

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Parkinson’s Isn’t A Punch Line or West Goes In The Wrong Direction!

June 26, 2013 Karl Robb Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

If you read this blog with any frequency, you know

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Share Your Thoughts With Me

May 24, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Based on recent events, I have encountered and spoken with

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Book Review: A Handbook for Life by Richard London

April 22, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

If you haven’t read my friend, Rich London’s book, A

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Karl Robb

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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