Instead of considering #volunteering as something one does for other people it is important to think of it as an exchange. It is a sharing of our time in a positive manner and as an exchange of those human traits that bind us together.

I suppose we can learn from our four-legged friends. They live with simplicity and trust. And love.

I find it ironic that part of Power for Parkinson's specific mission is working to combat isolation, and now we find ourselves not only thrust into but encouraging just that. How fortunate that we live in a digital age where technology allows us to connect in new ways!

Bob Harold (picture front and center with the dark blue t-shirt) has been a Power for Parkinson's community member for almost two years. He attends exercise classes regularly and is an active member of the Powerful Pipes singing group.

"Powerful People" is a new feature where we want to highlight some of the amazing people that make Power for Parkinson's community so great!