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, APNP, Wisconsin Parkinson Association's (WPA) Director of Medical Advising and Education 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!
Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer
Travel Devices for Bed Mobility
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Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fwhU_SO_-4s
Traveling with Parkinson’s can be exciting - but unfamiliar beds can make daily routines harder than expected.
This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Everyday Living, I’m sharing simple, travel-friendly devices and practical positioning strategies to make getting in and out of bed safer and easier when you’re away from home.
We’ll talk about lightweight bed rails, portable strap systems, low-friction sheet ideas, and quick ways to assess a room for safety.
Parkinson’s doesn’t take a vacation - but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
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