The Importance of Emotional Healing While Battling Macular DegenerationMany of us here at MacularDegeneration.net are experiencing or are helping to care for a loved one with vision loss. There are...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey"The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
Sunshine on the FloorI noticed a tendency in myself and others after a diagnosis of macular degeneration to become depressed and to play the “what...reactionscomments
What is the Office of Aging?Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her...reactions2comments
10 Ways You Can Take Care of Your Emotional Health Throughout the DayIt’s no secret that those of us living with macular degeneration also sometimes struggle with our emotional health. Worry, anxiety, depression, sadness...reactions1comment
Halloween Eye HumorFriends, Halloween is almost here! I love, love, love Halloween. I always have. There’s just something special about the beauty in the...reactions6comments
The Best Eye Doctor's Appointment EverI recently decided that it would be really helpful to have a Freedom Topaz at home like I have at work. As...reactionscomments
Fire Safety for the Visually ImpairedThere was a little problem last weekend. Friday night there was a fire in my rental. No one was injured and the...reactions1comment
Electronic Devices: Recycling and DisposalIf you live with macular degeneration, you may use various adaptive devices to improve your visual function. Performing everyday tasks can be...reactionscomments
Creating a Sensory GardenDo you know we have 5 senses? Of course, you do! When one of them is jeopardized, we focus so much on...reactionscomments
Voting with a Health Condition: What to KnowVoting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like...reactionscomments
Aging and AddictionPeople are finding an upside to this self-quarantine business (and, yes, I am still at home). My friend in Colorado excitedly told...reactionscomments
Inspired by a Legally Blind FriendMy AMD journey began 8 years ago when I was diagnosed with wet AMD in one eye and dry AMD in the...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments
The Importance of Early DetectionDespite what we learned watching cartoons as children, it takes more than eating a lot of carrots to keep our eyes healthy...reactionscomments
Asking for Help and Finding AdvocacyOften times, when I am hanging out with friends I try to be “normal,” but often I encounter those awkward moments where...reactionscomments
Visual Bucket ListsIf you’re reading this article, chances are you may be experiencing moderate to severe vision loss, the threat of it, or you...reactions2comments
Lesson LearnedI went out dancing last night. How many years has it been? Too many to try and count. Three of my friends...reactionscomments
Change Your Macular Degeneration AttitudeLet’s be honest... macular degeneration sucks. It’s scary and debilitating and has changed my whole.entire.life, making everything so much harder than it...reactionscomments
Community Views: Was Your Macular Degeneration Diagnosis a Surprise?When it comes to macular degeneration, the road to diagnosis looks different for everyone. Receiving a diagnosis can be emotional and difficult...reactions4comments
