It is a difficult task to face Parkinson’s disease. Choosing to be open to learning to work around this illness may just be the key.

Sharing Over 40 Years of Wisdom Living with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl Robb
It is a difficult task to face Parkinson’s disease. Choosing to be open to learning to work around this illness may just be the key.
The urgency of patient care & research as we face Parkinson’s is a constant topic in our chronic condition community. How do we as a community start running to make accelerated progress in treatments and research in Parkinson’s?
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 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.
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.
Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not
Trust, faith, hope, and diligence are four key components to
I found this quote that I wrote a year ago
Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have
Be in the moment!
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.
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need
Rigidity in thought and body may go hand in hand. Rigidity can be many people’s main complaint when they are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Keeping active, moving, exercise, and stretching are just a few of the tools to keep in mind when your body starts to stiffen up.
Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very
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Diet and Parkinson’s disease seem to go together; which makes complete sense, as reams of research seem to point to the gut as a possible culprit for the illness.
Living with an illness is a constant reminder that every
My many thanks to my friends at the Parkinson Voice
I have just returned from a working vacation in the
A comfortable routine is not always a bad habit. Cats
Never lose the curiosity and desire to learn more about everything! The world around us can feed our quest for knowledge and understanding as we continue to learn.
If you are an animal lover, dog or cat person,
Well, I am back from a brief hiatus! I am
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) knows no boundaries, when it comes to
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