What the World Needs to Know about Macular DegenerationWe asked our macular degeneration community on Facebook, “If you could tell the world one thing about macular degeneration, what would it...reactionscomments
Low-Tech Home SolutionsBeing on speaking terms with Alexa or Siri can be a great help around the house, especially for those with vision loss...reactions5comments
Limited Access to Health in Rural AreasI was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) a few months after having cataract surgery at the age of 65. I began...reactions2comments
Lighting ConsiderationsSight requires light and as we age we need more of it. The kind of light, the color, the brightness, and the...reactionscomments
Kaleidoscope EyesDo you remember much from back in your childhood? I do. I remember there were so many wonderful things, toys, and adventures...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
TaxesWe have now entered the new year. Can tax season be far behind? I would never have given it much thought, but...reactionscomments
Smart Speaker Giveaway!This giveaway is now closed. For AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, we are giving away a smart speaker to one lucky...reactions2comments
Eggnog, Frustration and PerseveranceOur minds are amazing things, the way they can go from one direction to another, then another, and sometimes too many directions...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
A Refresher Course: Eye Health and SugarAnyone newly diagnosed with macular degeneration finds out pretty quickly just how much there is to learn about it. There is so...reactionscomments
Eat Your Colors!I love eating and I love food. My email inbox gets a daily dose of recipes from newspapers and food magazines. When...reactions2comments
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
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
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness MonthAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month is here! Although many aspects of our lives have been put on pause...reactionscomments
How To Get The Healthcare You DeserveIn the few short months that I have been a Patient Leader for MacularDegeneration.net, I have been disturbed by the comments from...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...reactions4comments
Protein and Eye HealthProtein is a macronutrient, or type of food that is required in large amounts in our daily diet. Protein is essential in...reactions1comment
Readers, Sunglasses and Blue BlockersI went shopping at Costco the other day. In the middle of a pandemic! They had a special on 2 pairs of...reactions1comment
