Author Archives: Eric Slominski

You CAN do this. CSM can help. People with Parkinson’s (PwP) benefit greatly from regular intense exercise. Actually, everyone does. However, it’s particularly important for those of us living with the degenerative progressive neurological disease called Parkinson’s. Speaking for myself, challenging my body physically seems to magically reduce stiffness, rigidity, slowness, and other symptoms ofContinue reading “Can’t Shake Me”

Parkinson’s challenges you. It takes something that should be simple, like walking and turns it into something substantially more adventurous than it is for non-Parkies. When I’m walking at my very best, I get into what i believe is commonly referred to as a state of “flow”. Where I’m totally absorbed and occupied mentally andContinue reading “Parkinson’s and Walking”

Parkinson’s is difficult in many ways. From walking difficulties, to frequently feeling fatigued, speaking difficulties and….the list just goes on and on. But you know, it’s one thing when the un-invited guest tries to make a mess of my own life. But, I really hate it when the little bastard messes with those with whomContinue reading “Parkinson’s and relationships”

Today I met my goal of deadlifting 450 lbs. I set this goal back late last year when a group of friends who also suffer from Parkinson’s and I decided that we wanted to share our success managing our Parkinson symptoms using strength training. You see, what we have found is that if we pushContinue reading “Life, Beautiful Life”

My Son Owen just turned 12. To celebrate we spent the weekend at the Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges with our family friends Andras and Andrea Molnar and their sons Arthur and Gellert. Arthur is also turning 12 and his birthday is just 4 days after Owens. As the place is a relatively short 2Continue reading “A Funeral Pyre for Your Innocence”

Sometimes traveling with kids can be a little bit…ok maybe a lot painful. Just look at those happy faces! When my wife and I were planning our trip to Blacksburg, VA to attend a nearby photography session we forgot one important thing: Kids can be a pain. This timeless truth holds for any parent. However,Continue reading “Traveling with kids”

Today was a fantastic day. I mean a really really awesome day where pretty much everything went great. It was one of those days where I hardly noticed that I have Parkinson’s disease. I rolled out of bed this morning and just knew that it was going to be such a fandamntastic amazingly great day.Continue reading “A great day”

I work as a mechanical engineer. I’m the type of mechanical engineer that actually builds things. This is not, I have come to know from years of experience, a given. Many engineers spend their entire careers doing paperwork or in meetings. I consider myself one of the fortunate ones. I consider myself a fairly competentContinue reading “Nice guys finish last?”

Communication is incredibly important for us humans. It is what ultimately allows us to work together to achieve great things.  More than that, good communication is important for our own well-being.  Basically, to be understood feels good.  In many people with Parkinson’s communication is difficult.   I read Facebook posts all the time of fellow ParkiesContinue reading “The most annoying symptom?”

It’s been a while since I last wrote of my experiences with Parkinson’s, so I think it’s time for another Parky Perspective. I’m doing well. In fact, the more time goes by it seems I’m getting better at living with Parkinson’s. In my estimation, about half of that can be attributed to simply accepting it.Continue reading “Acceptance”