Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/igp-4LNcRlQ Have you ever felt completely exhausted after a trip to the grocery store, a family gathering, or a noisy restaurant, even though you didn't do much physically? For many people living with Parkinson's, sensory fatigue is real. The brain works harder to process busy...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BzNh-_oYV5k A trip to the grocery store, pharmacy, or shopping center can be more challenging when living with Parkinson’s disease. Crowds, long walks, fatigue, busy environments, and carrying purchases can quickly turn a simple errand into an exhausting experience. In this week’s Pearls...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G6cooYkJQs4 Sometimes the smallest changes can make everyday tasks a little easier. If you're carrying a wallet or purse packed with old receipts, unused cards, and extra clutter, it may be time for a simple refresh. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s, we share practical tips for...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZATxRp5cLGI Visual hallucinations can be one of the more confusing and isolating symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. While not everyone experiences them, they are more common than many people realize and can range from seeing shadows or movement in the corner of your eye to see...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nryKChbzaj8 Your cell phone can be more than a way to stay connected - it can be a powerful tool to help make daily life with Parkinson’s a little easier. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s, we share simple ways to use your phone to work for you. Small technology adjustments can help...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FhqS_ejr1Dk Parkinson’s can affect many aspects of life - including intimacy and close relationships - but it’s a topic that often goes unspoken. Changes in movement, fatigue, mood, sleep, medications, and confidence can all influence intimacy. The good news is that these challenges are...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lkaM5Kj6RRg Grandchildren don’t need perfection or endless energy - they need you.  This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s, we talk about meaningful ways to stay connected with younger and adult grandchildren when Parkinson’s changes stamina or energy. To support more programs like this: ht...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TMTCmbMIlbs Sometimes the hardest part of the outing isn’t where you’re going - it’s getting in and out of the car. This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s, we share simple tips for easier transfers, less stiffness during rides, medication timing, and tools that can make travel more manageab...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MiyWaV9frR8 Does spring cleaning feel more exhausting than it used to? You’re not imagining it. This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s , we talk about smart ways to clean with Parkinson’s - saving energy, reducing fall risks, using better timing, and making your home work better for you now...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W14wFLG5Tk4 Spring is here - and so is gardening season. But if Parkinson’s has changed how yard work feels, you are not alone. This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s , we share practical tips to garden smarter, stay safer, conserve energy, and still enjoy the peace and purpose that comes f...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/skiqm7W8QPU Not every bladder symptom is Parkinson’s. And sometimes, that assumption can cause us to miss something important. In this episode of Pearls for Parkinson’s , we talk about:  When bladder changes are expected in Parkinson’s When something might be different And why it’s impor...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UZpfTOLFaOI Have you ever experienced that moment when you feel the urge and think… “I’m not going to make it.” This is something many people with Parkinson’s experience - but don’t always talk about. It’s not just about the bladder. It’s about timing. In this episode of Pearls for Parki...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g_A2jah1LVY Are you up multiple times a night to use the bathroom? Are you waking up exhausted? There’s actually a reason this happens in Parkinson’s - and it’s not just your bladder. In this episode of Pearls for Parkinson’s , we talk about what’s happening in the body overnight and how...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9fjA2RQWX8 Going to the bathroom more often than you used to? Feeling like you just went … and need to go again? In this episode of Pearls for Parkinson’s , we break down why urinary frequency happens in Parkinson’s and a few simple strategies that can help you feel more in control.  Li...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w8EuKdN_M1Y Have you ever been told, “You look tired,” or “Are you upset?” - when you’re not? Facial expression changes are common in Parkinson’s. It’s not about how you feel. It’s about how the muscles of the face move. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with P...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xiNaWmvnskY Mornings can be the hardest part of the day with Parkinson’s. Before medication kicks in, everything can feel slower, stiffer, and heavier. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson's, sharing practical tools and strategies to make morni...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQdTA01q--s Parkinson’s can quietly chip away at confidence. But confidence isn’t lost - it can be rebuilt. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson's, we’re talking about practical ways to strengthen confidence again: • Preparing your environment...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tKatqI9rZ3c The wrong chair can make standing feel harder than it needs to be. Too low. Too soft. No armrests. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson's, we’re talking about how the right chair can actually support mobility, safety, and independen...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qGEZh-4LH18 Drooling in Parkinson’s is common - and often misunderstood. It’s not about making too much saliva. It’s about swallowing less often. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Daily Living with Parkinson's, I’m talking about: Why drooling happens The role of slowed...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CV651ZZyL88 Have you ever felt suddenly too hot… or too cold… without a clear reason? Temperature dysregulation is a very real part of Parkinson’s. It’s not “just you.” It’s the nervous system. This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s: Tips for Everyday Living, we're talking about: Why P...

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 a...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqgKJ-fRSmc Pain is one of the most overlooked symptoms of Parkinson’s. It can show up as stiffness, aching, cramping, burning, or nerve-like pain—and it looks different for everyone. In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s, we talk about: • Why pain happens in Parkinson’s • The different...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_0wkqIpdc4 Have you ever noticed how your body softens when your pet curls up beside you? In this week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s podcast, we discuss how pets can positively affect brain chemistry. Simple moments like petting an animal or sharing a routine can support dopamine release, lo...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3rYiV7Oz_lM Winter can quietly shrink our social world—sometimes without us noticing. In this Pearls for Parkinson’s episode, we talk about staying socially engaged during winter in ways that feel meaningful, manageable, and supportive of emotional and cognitive health. Connection is an...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_hOC-JObEs When winter limits outdoor movement, how we walk at home matters more than we realize. This week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode focuses on walking safely indoors - using your space, rhythm, and awareness to maintain strength, balance, and confidence through the winter month...