Wisconsin Parkinson Association

Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer

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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 e...

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Managing Drooling in Parkinson's 21.07.2025 5:25

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Managing Drooling in Parkinson's. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/29C9xohPwTg 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 fa...

Nutrition & Brain Health: Sugar's Effect on Memory 14.07.2025 4:58

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on the sugar's effect on memory. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jvJBwYM9yP4 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 facebo...

Skin Problems in PD: Risk for Melanoma 07.07.2025 4:25

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on risk of melanoma. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LzfYG-WPO58 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://www.f...

Strong Bones, Reduced Falls: Bone Health & Parkinson's 30.06.2025 4:36

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Bone Health. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZzCgCv4UlQ 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://www.facebo...

Driving with Parkinson's 23.06.2025 5:10

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on driving with Parkinson's. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHAwVuWFets 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:...

Constipation in PD: Causes and Management Tips 16.06.2025 5:07

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on causes and management of constipation. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-REp7SkWeH4 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 fa...

Nutrition & Brain Health: Good Fats & Oils 09.06.2025 4:07

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Good Fats & Oils. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ocKuaATa-Ts 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://w...

Skin Problems in PD: Seborrheic Dermatitis 02.06.2025 2:57

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. This week's tip is on Seborrheic Dermatitis. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTrfGBz2BB8 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://...

Wellbeing: Attitude of Gratitude 26.05.2025 4:16

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IhYrbV73MF8 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouT...

Wellbeing: Fighting Loneliness and Social Isolation 19.05.2025 4:31

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzFmQYGyvbM To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkins...

Wellbeing: Mindfulness and Meditation 12.05.2025 3:40

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UD9eUYA-9Ds To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTub...

Wellbeing: Finding Your Sit Spot 05.05.2025 4:01

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6kGdoVI0dI0 To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: ht...

Sleep in PD: REM 28.04.2025 5:01

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m2QJYlTC9lI To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.yout...

Sleep in PD: Fatigue 21.04.2025 4:31

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y0XIgeGFrKY To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Sleep in PD: Staying Asleep 14.04.2025 3:02

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kM2-B4EGhUg To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www...

Sleep in PD: Insomnia 07.04.2025 3:42

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NYcpnmvh1bk To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Tremor in PD: Monitoring Devices 31.03.2025 3:32

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8icozkZohQ To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube...

Tremor in PD: Medical Treatment Options 24.03.2025 3:41

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VNmsjlOpJLQ To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.or...

Tremor in PD: Adaptive Equipment - Dressing 17.03.2025 2:59

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S__8kY1UQDw To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wipar...

Tremor in PD: Adaptive Equipment - Eating 10.03.2025 3:25

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AtqcWf4P6Ro To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparki...

Tremor in PD: Triggers 03.03.2025 3:20

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aTHNKHpuT_I To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://w...

Swallowing Problems in PD: Medication Options 24.02.2025 3:49

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U5zrU9-OBLY To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: ht...

Swallowing Problems in PD: Airway Clearance 17.02.2025 2:50

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctEE_LZ1PTU To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: http...

Swallowing Problems in PD: Table Tips 10.02.2025 2:33

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UdMdrjrallQ To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://ww...

Swallowing Problems in PD: Diet Adjustment 03.02.2025 3:01

Pearls 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. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yMcLaeAtXWo To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-pearls4pd Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https...