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!
Episodes
51 episodes
Mental & Emotional Health: Calming the Mind
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eF4EjA14Wo4🧠 Calming the MindStress and anxiety can heighten symptoms - but simple tools can help calm both th...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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4:10
Mental & Emotional Health: Strengthening Resilience
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cmfhQRa8OjE🎙️ In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode, part of our Mental & Emotional Health series, Dacy Rei...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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4:50
Mental & Emotional Health: Overcoming Apathy
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C3dsgQjcAAQ👉 Ever feel like it’s hard to get going, even when you know what you want to do? That heavy “I just don’t ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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4:07
Boosting Brain Power: Sounds and Senses
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip continues our series on Boosting Brain Power. Today we cover two exercises that use sounds and senses.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XxuqmbJ9W7M
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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2:02
Boosting Brain Power: Categories and Dual-Task Walking
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip continues our series on Boosting Brain Power. Today we cover two exercises to keep your mind active.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gH65Gpy1deQ
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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2:37
Boosting Brain Power: Memory Aids That Stick
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip continues our series on Boosting Brain Power. Today we are diving in to at home memory aids that are techniques to help you hold on to every day thoughts before they slip aw...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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3:47
Boosting Brain Power: Creating a Daily Task Chart
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on boosting your brain power by creating a daily task chart.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hTGtPAdkU3Y
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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4:20
When Food Loses its Flavor: Taste and Smell Changes in Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on taste and smell changes in Parkinson's.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uwumEfX7nOc
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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4:33
Cutting Medication Costs: Grants, Nonprofits, and Manufacturer Programs
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is part two on cutting medication costs.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eo2exrJca4ALinks mentioned in the video:https://www.tafcares.org...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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4:52
Cutting Medication Costs: Partnering with Your Doctor & Pharmacy
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on cutting medication costs.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YU36xZs3Yoc
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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4:20
Nutrition & Brain Health: Prebiotics Role in PD
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on probiotics role in PD.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7p0QX8qIcWc
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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5:27
Nutrition & Brain Health: Probiotics Role in PD
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on probiotics role in PD.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ssz_o5z4Ae8
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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4:54
Managing Muscle Cramps and Dystonia
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Managing Muscle Cramps and Dystonia.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01x7M_x0z50
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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5:19
Managing Drooling in Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Managing Drooling in Parkinson's.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/29C9xohPwTg
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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5:25
Nutrition & Brain Health: Sugar's Effect on Memory
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on the sugar's effect on memory.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jvJBwYM9yP4
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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4:58
Skin Problems in PD: Risk for Melanoma
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on risk of melanoma.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LzfYG-WPO58
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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4:25
Strong Bones, Reduced Falls: Bone Health & Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Bone Health.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZzCgCv4UlQ
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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4:36
Driving with Parkinson's
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on driving with Parkinson's.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHAwVuWFets
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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5:10
Constipation in PD: Causes and Management Tips
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on causes and management of constipation.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-REp7SkWeH4
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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5:07
Nutrition & Brain Health: Good Fats & Oils
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Good Fats & Oils.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ocKuaATa-Ts
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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4:07
Skin Problems in PD: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Seborrheic Dermatitis.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTrfGBz2BB8
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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2:57
Wellbeing: Attitude of Gratitude
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The May Pearls will focus on the topic of wellbeing. This week's tip is having an attitude of gratitude.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IhYrbV73MF8
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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4:16
Wellbeing: Fighting Loneliness and Social Isolation
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The May Pearls will focus on the topic of wellbeing. This week's tip is on fighting loneliness and social isolation.To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzFmQYGyvbM
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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4:31