The AMD Lifestyle: Good NutritionI’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle!...reactionscomments
Using (or Avoiding) My Amsler GridWhen we travel, I generally buy at least one refrigerator magnet. The front - and side! - of the fridge is pretty...reactionscomments
You Know the DrillI started this journey in late 2018, early 2019. Somehow those years have slipped by really quickly. A situation that I had...reactions3comments
The Advantages (and Adventures) of Living with PetsMankind is at the top of the food chain, we are apex predators. But what can we learn from animals, supposedly the...reactionscomments
Finding Tax AssistanceAs I said in my last article, ‘Tis the season! Tax season. Yuck! Taxes are miserable enough to file whomever you may...reactionscomments
Snow Days with Myopic DegenerationLooking back on my growing up years (something I do a lot in now that I am retired), seeing the snow coming...reactionscomments
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Application Tips and TricksPreviously: Makeup & Macular Degeneration - Is It Safe? Makeup application can really be a struggle for someone who’s losing their vision...reactions21comments
What IfI still feel as though I am navigating the early stages of this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration. It has “only” been...reactions1comment
Lessons Macular Degeneration Has Taught MeI recently came across a column called “Lessons Life Taught Me” by Regina Brett, and realized I have learned some lessons myself...reactionscomments
Everything Gets Better with TimeEverything gets better with time... It’s February 6, 2021 and we are still in the midst of a global pandemic; which for...reactionscomments
Balancing a Healthy Body with a Healthy SoulThe holidays are officially over, and I’m headed back to my classroom... Ummm, a few pounds heavier than I left it before...reactionscomments
Our Accessibility Feature ToolbarYou may have noticed that we have an accessibility feature toolbar added onto our site. This feature allows community members to change...reactionscomments
Staying Positive in Trying TimesHow do we stay positive in such trying times? We’ve endured so many fears and distractions this past year, it’s been like trying...reactions1comment
The One Minute RuleLately, I realized I was becoming too comfortable in my own skin, my own home, and things that normally would have quickly...reactions3comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - EffectivenessIt always seems when I teach a concept at work, I see it again and again in my daily life. For example...reactions2comments
Dark Mode and Night Shift on the iPhone and iPadMany of us in the macular degeneration community already use Night Shift on our smartphones. The one where the screen can be...reactions1comment
Trouble with TechThere are days I would wish a vision loss on others just so they can see what it is like. Not very...reactions3comments
Wearing Assistive Devices for Hearing and Vision LossI want Dumbo's ears! It is not because I want to fly away from the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic...reactions2comments
It's Always SomethingThere comes a time when you really do start looking back. Back over the years, your beginnings, your growing up years, entering...reactionscomments