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/GJiOiyZYfB4 Winter eating often looks different—and that can impact brain health, energy, and symptom management. In this Pearls for Parkinson’s episode, we talk about nutrients we tend to miss in the winter, simple food choices that support cognition, and how nourishment can be part of...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ko3K-pjBCII Winter quietly shifts our internal clocks. Shorter days, less sunlight, and longer nights can affect sleep, energy, mood, and even thinking. This week’s Pearls for Parkinson’s episode explores how circadian rhythm changes show up in winter -- and gentle ways to support your b...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oqAOKzKmvAU As the year comes to a close, this episode invites gentle reflection - not resolutions or pressure, but simple ways to acknowledge what strengthened you in 2025 and what you hope to carry forward into the new year. We talk about recognizing small wins, letting go of what no l...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fUO2yH4OsYM Holiday travel can shift routines quickly, and even small changes can impact comfort for people living with Parkinson’s. In this episode, we share simple, practical tools to help you stay steady and confident - whether you’re driving across town or flying across the country....

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BknLSHJ1KoE 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...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lrdtDaerZHs 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 con...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6uta_dBJZDI When holiday routines shift, Parkinson’s symptoms can become disrupted. This episode breaks down how to: Stay consistent with medication timing Use non-protein snacks to support levodopa absorption Enjoy holiday meals without stress Prepare for unexpected delays Small adjustm...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3P9tIJEHqDU 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 epis...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E1YCgdgRrDE 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 replac...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UNYXCPu5-Qc 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...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OCle5HMA2c4 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...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cr7_ENlv2G8 🌼 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 begi...

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD.  To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eF4EjA14Wo4 🧠 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 fo...

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 Reimer shares simple, practical tips on strengthening resilience. You are not alone on this journey. Every small step forward is a victory. 💜 To support more programs lik...

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 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 &am...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparki...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkins...

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 away. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e4ckqowOiv8 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/s...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube....

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkin...

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/Eo2exrJca4A Links mentioned in the video: https://www.tafcares.org https://www.panfoundation.org https://www.mygooddays.org https://www.parkinsonswellnessfund.org To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neon...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson facebook: https...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson facebook: https://...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson facebook: https://...

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 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association  website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson face...