Ask the Advocates: Accepting and Coping With Macular DegenerationChange can be hard! Finding ways to accept and cope with changes in our lives – whether that is a decline in...reactionscomments
Color Provides the Power to InspireEach new day with this myopic macular degeneration diagnosis is deeply affected by the things around me. When I awake each morning...reactionscomments
Walking Safely in AutumnRecently on my walks I have encountered a lot of nuts. I hear them behind me sometimes, and I sort of see...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle ChangesAdjusting to vision loss from macular degeneration or Stargardt's disease can be daunting. We asked MacularDegneration.net advocates what tools, apps, and other...reactions2comments
Solo Travel, Cross-Country Adventures, and Visual ImpairmentsI am home in Pennsylvania. It has been 12 days since I was delivered safely back to our local, regional airport. I...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Diagnosis JourneysEach advocate's story is unique. One was misdiagnosed. Another only learned of her condition when preparing to receive cataracts surgery. A few...reactions2comments
Vitamins and Supplements for MDEditor's Note: Remember to talk to your doctor before starting a new vitamin or supplement regimen. There is SO MUCH information in...reactions1comment
There's No Place Like HomeThere is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people...reactions2comments
Resilience and BurnoutResilience and burnout. That was the topic of a session at a recent conference for those of us involved with the organization...reactions2comments
Inspiration Exists But It Has To Find You My day-to-day activities are not anything overly exciting. The retired life I live has its perks. With being retired, my days are...reactions10comments
A Layover in Charlotte, North CarolinaGreeting from the friendly skies... or maybe that is the slogan for a different airline. Be that as it may, I am...reactions1comment
Healthier CoffeeHug in a mug! Go juice! Rocket fuel! Cold brew! We love coffee! I do, anyway. As long as it’s packed full...reactionscomments
The Magic of Drinking TeaTea kinda has a bad rap. I once heard it referred to as hot leaf juice, and my kids have said it...reactionscomments
Mental Health: Living Alone With AMDAs we are now in this “fourth wave” of the pandemic in my area, I think if I hadn’t been writing and...reactions2comments
Trusting DoctorsWe’re taught from a young age to trust our doctors. And, why wouldn’t we? They’re highly trained to treat patients with specific...reactions1comment
Reduce Macular Degeneration Worry With MeditationWith numerous options available, how do you choose the best way to meditate? The simple answer is: The best way is the...reactionscomments
Low Vision Can Lead to Awkward MomentsThis appointment day started just like any other. I no longer find myself overly nervous or anxious, just ready to be done...reactions2comments
Don't Stop, Modify!Our nephew and his wife were expecting their first child. We wanted to give a personal gift - a gift I made...reactions3comments
Aging in PlaceAbout 7 or 8 years ago, I knew it was time to begin searching for a place to call home where I...reactions7comments
Head DownMy husband and I recently had a lovely getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I wrote previously of the beautiful setting. Our bed...reactionscomments
