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
70 episodes
Everyday Strategies for Drooling
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qGEZh-4LH18Drooling in Parkinson’s is common - and often misunderstood.It’s not about making too much saliva.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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4:40
Temperature Dysregulation
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CV651ZZyL88Have you ever felt suddenly too hot… or too cold… without a clear reason?Temperature dysregulation i...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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4:53
Travel Devices for Bed Mobility
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fwhU_SO_-4sTraveling with Parkinson’s can be exciting - but unfamiliar beds can make daily routines harder than expecte...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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3:49
Making Sense of Pain in Parkinson’s
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqgKJ-fRSmcPain is one of the most overlooked symptoms of Parkinson’s.It can show up as stiffness, aching, cramping...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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4:57
Pets and Parkinson’s: Companionship that Calms
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_0wkqIpdc4Have you ever noticed how your body softens when your pet curls up beside you?In this week’s Pearls ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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4:06
Having a Winter Plan: Staying Socially Engaged
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3rYiV7Oz_lMWinter can quietly shrink our social world—sometimes without us noticing.In this Pearls for Parkinso...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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3:03
Having a Winter Plan: Walking Safely at Home
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_hOC-JObEsWhen winter limits outdoor movement, how we walk at home matters more than we realize.This week’s Pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:42
Having a Winter Plan: Winter Nutrition
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GJiOiyZYfB4Winter eating often looks different—and that can impact brain health, energy, and symptom management....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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4:34
Having a Winter Plan: Circadian Rhythm Changes
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ko3K-pjBCIIWinter quietly shifts our internal clocks. Shorter days, less sunlight, and longer nights can affect sleep, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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4:18
Handling the Holidays: Meaning, Hope, and Reflection at Year's End
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oqAOKzKmvAUAs the year comes to a close, this episode invites gentle reflection - not resolutions or pressure, but simp...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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3:58
Handling the Holidays: Traveling with Confidence
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fUO2yH4OsYMHoliday travel can shift routines quickly, and even small changes can impact comfort for people living with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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4:41
Handling the Holidays: Holiday Conversations & Protecting Your Peace
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BknLSHJ1KoEHoliday gatherings can bring warmth and connection - but they can also bring the familiar, and sometimes ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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3:39
Handling the Holidays: Winter Weather and Staying Steady
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lrdtDaerZHsCold weather, icy sidewalks, and busy indoor spaces can create extra challenges for people living with Parki...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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3:55
Handling the Holidays: Maintaining Your Medication Rhythm
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6uta_dBJZDIWhen holiday routines shift, Parkinson’s symptoms can become disrupted.This episode breaks down how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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2:50
Restorative Evenings: Ending the Day with Calm
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3P9tIJEHqDUCaregivers deserve calm, too.In “Restorative Evenings: Ending the Day with Calm,” Dacy Reimer, APNP ...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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3:44
When Help Helps: Using Support and Respite Wisely
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E1YCgdgRrDEIn this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s, Dacy Reimer reminds us that help is a healing act - not a weakness. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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4:19
When Help Helps: Recognizing Burnout Early
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UNYXCPu5-QcCaregiving and living with Parkinson’s can be deeply rewarding - and deeply exhausting.This week’s Pearl...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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3:42
When Help Helps: Redefining Independence
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OCle5HMA2c4November is National Family Caregiver Month - a time to honor those who give and care every day. In this wee...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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3:03
Mental & Emotional Health: Calming the Body
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cr7_ENlv2G8🌼 Calming the BodyWhen stress builds, the body holds tension - especially for those living with P...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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3:44
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