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Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer
Weekly Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson’s
We are excited to share a new series called Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson’s. This is the latest addition to our educational resources, which also includes our monthly podcast entitled: EmPower Talks: Insights from the Experts.
In these new episodes, Dacy Reimer, MSN, APRN-NP, CCRC, Wisconsin Parkinson Association's President & CEO and WPA podcast host shares tips and “pearls” of wisdom for making daily living with your Parkinson’s journey just a little easier. The episodes will be short format, usually five minutes or less.
These easy-to-listen-to “pearls” air every Monday. Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite morning beverage and listen in for positive insights and helpful ideas. It’s a great way to start your week!
Episodes
101 episodes
When Parkinson's Gets Worse
A sudden increase in Parkinson’s symptoms doesn't always mean the disease has progressed.Illness, infection, dehydration, medication disruptions, and other medical problems can temporarily make Parkinson’s symptoms much more noticeable.<...
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Getting Out of Bed
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FUp13he3OwYGetting out of bed can require a little more strategy when you have Parkinson’s.In this week’s Pea...
Are You Wearing Off?
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9m8eJXWwfP4Wearing OFF isn't always about becoming slower or stiffer.Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, fatigue, ...
Feeling Short of Breath
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Osx9lo-6GGgCan Parkinson’s affect your breathing?Sometimes - but shortness of breath should never automatically ...
When Hands Slow Down
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lMU0G4gP3M0Buttoning a shirt. Sending a text. Handling coins. Using utensils.With Parkinson’s, changes in hand m...
Why Mornings Are Hard
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nm3vfwCDh8oMornings can be tough with Parkinson’s. You may wake up feeling especially stiff, slow, or like your body ju...
Why Standing Up Feels Like Climbing A Mountain
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zk24nrgQx2MWhy can something as simple as getting out of a chair feel like so much work with Parkinson’s?In this...
Restless Legs or Parkinson's? Knowing the Difference
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xhJVHWhTEVMRestless legs can be frustrating - especially when you’re finally ready to sleep.But is it restless l...
Finding Your Mental Reset Button
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IWG2ljs5aHISome days, Parkinson’s just wears on you.When frustration, worry, or overwhelm starts to take over, h...
Hearing and PD
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sAm1DCxWj5gHave you ever felt like conversations have become more difficult, especially in restaurants, family gatherin...
Heat Intolerance
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WQmkoD0zZH4Does the summer heat seem to make your Parkinson's symptoms worse?Heat intolerance is common in Park...
Hand Dexterity
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gXUfSom-JrgHas buttoning a shirt, writing a note, or opening a package become more frustrating than it used to be?<...
Dental Health and Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/au9AOJcc_7YDental health is an important part of Parkinson's care, but it's often overlooked.In this week's Pea...
Managing Sensory Fatigue
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/igp-4LNcRlQHave you ever felt completely exhausted after a trip to the grocery store, a family gathering, or a noisy re...
Shopping with Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BzNh-_oYV5kA trip to the grocery store, pharmacy, or shopping center can be more challenging when living with Parkinson...
Simplifying Your Wallet or Handbag
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G6cooYkJQs4Sometimes the smallest changes can make everyday tasks a little easier. If you're carrying a wallet or purse...
Visual Hallucinations
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZATxRp5cLGIVisual hallucinations can be one of the more confusing and isolating symptoms associated with Parkinson’s di...
Making Your Cell Phone Work for You
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nryKChbzaj8Your cell phone can be more than a way to stay connected - it can be a powerful tool to help make daily life...
Let's Talk About Intimacy
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FhqS_ejr1DkParkinson’s can affect many aspects of life - including intimacy and close relationships - but it’s a topic ...
Grandparenting with PD
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lkaM5Kj6RRgGrandchildren don’t need perfection or endless energy - they need you. This week on Pearls for ...
Getting In and Out of the Car
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TMTCmbMIlbsSometimes the hardest part of the outing isn’t where you’re going - it’s getting in and out of the car.<...
Spring Cleaning with Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MiyWaV9frR8Does spring cleaning feel more exhausting than it used to? You’re not imagining it.This we...
Gardening and Yard Work with Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W14wFLG5Tk4Spring is here - and so is gardening season. But if Parkinson’s has changed how yard work feels, you are not...