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Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer

Pearls for Parkinson's with Dacy Reimer

By: Wisconsin Parkinson Association
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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 (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-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!

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Episodes
  • Travel Devices for Bed Mobility

    Travel Devices for Bed Mobility
    Feb 16 2026

    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 and out of bed safer and easier when you’re away from home.

    We’ll talk about lightweight bed rails, portable strap systems, low-friction sheet ideas, and quick ways to assess a room for safety.

    Parkinson’s doesn’t take a vacation - but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.

    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.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    4 mins
  • Making Sense of Pain in Parkinson’s

    Making Sense of Pain in Parkinson’s
    Feb 9 2026

    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 types of pain people experience
    • How pain can change with medication timing
    • Practical ways to reduce pain through movement, stretching, and daily habits

    Pain doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
    And it doesn’t mean you have to live with it quietly.

    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.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    5 mins
  • Pets and Parkinson’s: Companionship that Calms

    Pets and Parkinson’s: Companionship that Calms
    Feb 2 2026

    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, lower stress hormones, and improve mood and motivation.

    For many people living with Parkinson’s, pets aren’t just companions - they’re gentle regulators of the nervous system.

    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.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    4 mins
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