Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer
By: Wisconsin Parkinson Association
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition
Weekly Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson’sWe 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-t...
Episodes
Handling the Holidays: Holiday Conversations & Protecting Your Peace
Dec 15, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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Holiday gatherings can bring warmth and connection - but they can also bring the familiar, and sometimes overwhelming, “How are you really?” moments.
In this episode, we talk about simple, empowering ways to guide these conversations, protect your emotional energy, and decide what you want to share.
You’ll also hear gentle strategies for redirecting questions, choosing supportive allies, and educating others if - it feels right for you.
Tune in for...
Duration: 00:03:39Handling the Holidays: Winter Weather and Staying Steady
Dec 08, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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Cold weather, icy sidewalks, and busy indoor spaces can create extra challenges for people living with Parkinson’s. This episode focuses on simple, practical ways to stay steady and confident throughout the winter season.
We cover helpful approaches for navigating outdoor conditions, staying safe inside, and making small adjustments that support balance and comfort during holiday activities.
Tune in for strategies that are easy to use - and truly make a difference.
<... Duration: 00:03:55Handling the Holidays: Maintaining Your Medication Rhythm
Dec 01, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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When holiday routines shift, Parkinson’s symptoms can become disrupted.
This episode breaks down how to:
Small adjustments can make your holidays calmer and more enjoyable.
Tune in today.
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Restorative Evenings: Ending the Day with Calm
Nov 24, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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Caregivers deserve calm, too.
In “Restorative Evenings: Ending the Day with Calm,” Dacy Reimer, APNP shares simple nighttime rituals that help both caregivers and individuals with Parkinson’s unwind with safety, comfort, and connection. This week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode is a gentle reminder that ending the day with intention can restore patience, ease tension, and protect your energy for tomorrow.
💡 Small steps that make a big difference:
• Soften lights in...
When Help Helps: Using Support and Respite Wisely
Nov 17, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s, Dacy Reimer reminds us that help is a healing act - not a weakness. Whether it’s family, friends, neighbors, or a local support group, each person in your Circle of Care gives you back time for what truly matters.
“Respite doesn’t replace your care - it restores your capacity to give it.”
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Duration: 00:04:19When Help Helps: Recognizing Burnout Early
Nov 10, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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Caregiving and living with Parkinson’s can be deeply rewarding - and deeply exhausting.
This week’s Pearl helps you recognize the early signs of burnout before it takes hold.
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Rest isn’t selfish - it’s essential.”
Take two minutes each day to pause and ask:
💭 “How am I doing today? What do I need more of… and less of?”
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Duration: 00:03:42When Help Helps: Redefining Independence
Nov 03, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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November is National Family Caregiver Month - a time to honor those who give and care every day. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson's, Dacy Reimer, APNP, explores how accepting help doesn’t take away independence - it preserves it.
“When you let others help, you shorten the struggle and give yourself back time for the things that replenish you.”
💡 Listen to "Redefining Independence" - a reflection on why saying “yes”...
Mental & Emotional Health: Calming the Body
Oct 27, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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🌼 Calming the Body
When stress builds, the body holds tension - especially for those living with Parkinson’s.
This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s, learn simple ways to ease tightness and find physical calm through daily rhythms and mindful rest.
💬 Because empowerment begins within.
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Mental & Emotional Health: Calming the Mind
Oct 20, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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🧠 Calming the Mind
Stress and anxiety can heighten symptoms - but simple tools can help calm both the body and brain.
Learn gentle ways to ease racing thoughts, reframe worries, and find your mental balance with our newest Pearls for Parkinson’s episode.
💬 Because caring for your mind is an act of strength.
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Mental & Emotional Health: Strengthening Resilience
Oct 13, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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🎙️ In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode, part of our Mental & Emotional Health series, Dacy Reimer shares simple, practical tips on strengthening resilience.
You are not alone on this journey. Every small step forward is a victory. 💜
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Mental & Emotional Health: Overcoming Apathy
Oct 06, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.
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👉 Ever feel like it’s hard to get going, even when you know what you want to do? That heavy “I just don’t care enough” feeling could be apathy- a common, but often misunderstood, symptom of Parkinson’s.
🎙️ In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode, part of our Mental & Emotional Health series, Dacy Reimer shares simple, practical tips to help overcome apathy.
💡 Plus- encouraging advice for caregivers on how to support without pus...
Boosting Brain Power: Sounds and Senses
Sep 29, 2025Pearls 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.
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Boosting Brain Power: Categories and Dual-Task Walking
Sep 22, 2025Pearls 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.
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Boosting Brain Power: Memory Aids That Stick
Sep 15, 2025Pearls 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 away.
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Boosting Brain Power: Creating a Daily Task Chart
Sep 08, 2025Pearls 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.
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When Food Loses its Flavor: Taste and Smell Changes in Parkinson's
Sep 01, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on taste and smell changes in Parkinson's.
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Cutting Medication Costs: Grants, Nonprofits, and Manufacturer Programs
Aug 25, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is part two on cutting medication costs.
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Cutting Medication Costs: Partnering with Your Doctor & Pharmacy
Aug 18, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on cutting medication costs.
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Nutrition & Brain Health: Prebiotics Role in PD
Aug 11, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on probiotics role in PD.
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Nutrition & Brain Health: Probiotics Role in PD
Aug 04, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on probiotics role in PD.
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Managing Muscle Cramps and Dystonia
Jul 28, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Managing Muscle Cramps and Dystonia.
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Managing Drooling in Parkinson's
Jul 21, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Managing Drooling in Parkinson's.
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Nutrition & Brain Health: Sugar's Effect on Memory
Jul 14, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on the sugar's effect on memory.
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Skin Problems in PD: Risk for Melanoma
Jul 07, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on risk of melanoma.
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Strong Bones, Reduced Falls: Bone Health & Parkinson's
Jun 30, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Bone Health.
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Driving with Parkinson's
Jun 23, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on driving with Parkinson's.
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Constipation in PD: Causes and Management Tips
Jun 16, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on causes and management of constipation.
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Nutrition & Brain Health: Good Fats & Oils
Jun 09, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Good Fats & Oils.
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Skin Problems in PD: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Jun 02, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Seborrheic Dermatitis.
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Wellbeing: Attitude of Gratitude
May 26, 2025Pearls 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.
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Wellbeing: Fighting Loneliness and Social Isolation
May 19, 2025Pearls 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.
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Wellbeing: Mindfulness and Meditation
May 12, 2025Pearls 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 mindfulness and meditation.
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Wellbeing: Finding Your Sit Spot
May 05, 2025Pearls 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 finding your sit spot.
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Sleep in PD: REM
Apr 28, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The April Pearls will focus on the topic of sleep. This week's tip is on REM sleep.
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Sleep in PD: Fatigue
Apr 21, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The April Pearls will focus on the topic of sleep. This week's tip is on fatigue.
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Sleep in PD: Staying Asleep
Apr 14, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The April Pearls will focus on the topic of sleep. This week's tip is on staying asleep.
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Sleep in PD: Insomnia
Apr 07, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The April Pearls will focus on the topic of sleep. This week's tip is on insomnia.
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Tremor in PD: Monitoring Devices
Mar 31, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The March Pearls will focus on the topic of Tremor. This week's tip is monitoring devices for tremor.
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Tremor in PD: Medical Treatment Options
Mar 24, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The March Pearls will focus on the topic of Tremor. This week's tip is on medical treatment options for tremor.
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Tremor in PD: Adaptive Equipment - Dressing
Mar 17, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The March Pearls will focus on the topic of Tremor. This week's tip is on adaptive equipment for dressing with a tremor.
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Tremor in PD: Adaptive Equipment - Eating
Mar 10, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The March Pearls will focus on the topic of Tremor. This week's tip is on adaptive equipment for eating with a tremor.
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Tremor in PD: Triggers
Mar 03, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The March Pearls will focus on the topic of Tremor. This week's tip is on tremor triggers.
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Swallowing Problems in PD: Medication Options
Feb 24, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The February Pearls will focus on the topic of Swallowing. This week's tip is Medication Options.
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Swallowing Problems in PD: Airway Clearance
Feb 17, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The February Pearls will focus on the topic of Swallowing. This week's tip is Airway Clearance.
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Swallowing Problems in PD: Table Tips
Feb 10, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The February Pearls will focus on the topic of Swallowing. This week's tip is Table Tips.
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Swallowing Problems in PD: Diet Adjustment
Feb 03, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The February Pearls will focus on the topic of Swallowing. This week's tip is Diet Adjustment.
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Low Blood Pressure in PD: Medication Treatment
Jan 27, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The January Pearls will focus on the topic of Low Blood Pressure.This week's tip is Medication Treatment
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Low Blood Pressure in PD: Assistive Devices
Jan 20, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The January Pearls will focus on the topic of Low Blood Pressure. This week's tip is Assistive Devices.
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Low Blood Pressure in PD: Natural Treatment
Jan 13, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The January Pearls will focus on the topic of Low Blood Pressure.This week's tip is Natural Treatment.
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Low Blood Pressure in PD: Monitoring
Jan 06, 2025Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. The January Pearls will focus on the topic of Low Blood Pressure.This week's tip is Low Blood Pressure and How to Monitor It.
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Communication in PD: Communicating Thoughts
Dec 30, 2024The December Pearls will focus on the topic of Communication. These episodes will be especially helpful this holiday season. This week's tip is "Communicating Thoughts".
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Communication in PD: Electronic Communication
Dec 23, 2024The December Pearls will focus on the topic of Communication. These episodes will be especially helpful this holiday season. This week's tip is "Electronic Communication".
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Communication in PD: Enhancing Speech
Dec 16, 2024The December Pearls will focus on the topic of Communication. These episodes will be especially helpful this holiday season. This week's tip is "Enhancing Speech".
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LSVT LOUD - https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTLOUD
LOUD+CLEAR app - https://loudandclear.io/
Voice Volume Catcher app (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=jp.co.litalico.voicevolumecatcher
Voice Volume Catcher app (Apple) - https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/voice-volume-catcher/id1255775935?l=en-US
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Duration: 00:04:12Communication in PD: Written Communication
Dec 09, 2024The December Pearls will focus on the topic of Communication. These episodes will be especially helpful this holiday season. This week's tip is "Written Communication".
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Communication in PD: Optimizing Your Communication Environment
Dec 02, 2024The December Pearls will focus on the topic of Communication. These episodes will be especially helpful this holiday season. This week's tip is "Optimizing Your Communication Environment".
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Vision in PD: Visual Contrast
Nov 25, 2024Every Monday in November will feature a different tip about vision issues in Parkinson's. This week's tip is "Visual Contrast".
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Vision in PD: Dry Eye
Nov 18, 2024Every Monday in November will feature a different tip about vision issues in Parkinson's. This week's tip is "Dry Eye".
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Vision in PD: Depth Perception
Nov 11, 2024Every Monday in November will feature a different tip about vision issues in Parkinson's. This week's tip is "Depth Perception".
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Vision in PD: Double Vision
Nov 04, 2024Every Monday in November will feature a different tip about vision issues in Parkinson's. This week's tip is "Double Vision".
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