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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, APNP, 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
84 episodes
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...
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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...
Bladder Issues: Is it PD?
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/skiqm7W8QPUNot every bladder symptom is Parkinson’s.And sometimes, that assumption can cause us to miss somethin...
Urinary Urgency
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UZpfTOLFaOIHave you ever experienced that moment when you feel the urge and think…“I’m not going to make it.”
The Nighttime Bathroom Marathon (Nocturia)
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g_A2jah1LVYAre you up multiple times a night to use the bathroom?Are you waking up exhausted?There’s actu...
Urinary Frequency
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9fjA2RQWX8Going to the bathroom more often than you used to? Feeling like you just went… and need to go a...
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Facial Expression Changes
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w8EuKdN_M1YHave you ever been told, “You look tired,” or “Are you upset?” - when you’re not?Facial expression c...
Tools for Morning Off Time
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xiNaWmvnskYMornings can be the hardest part of the day with Parkinson’s.Before medication kicks in, everything can ...
Rebuilding Confidence
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQdTA01q--sParkinson’s can quietly chip away at confidence.But confidence isn’t lost - it can be rebuilt.
Choosing Chairs That Help, Not Hurt
Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tKatqI9rZ3cThe wrong chair can make standing feel harder than it needs to be.Too low. Too soft. No armrests.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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, ...
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...
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 ...