Pets and Parkinson’s: Companionship that Calms

Pearls for Parkinson's: Tips for Daily Living with PD. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_0wkqIpdc4Have 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-pearls4pdWisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinsonfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/