Lighting ConsiderationsSight requires light and as we age we need more of it. The kind of light, the color, the brightness, and the direction, all contribute to how well we do...reactionscomments
Kaleidoscope EyesDo you remember much from back in your childhood? I do. I remember there were so many wonderful things, toys, and adventures, the perfect combination for endless fun growing up...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 winter break. I always kinda feel bad about...reactionscomments
TaxesWe have now entered the new year. Can tax season be far behind? I would never have given it much thought, but I have discovered the IRS actually tries to...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 winner! The Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is...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 at the same time. And sometimes the first...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 to drink out of a fire hose! Collectively...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 been done were starting to slowly be piled...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 much information on what to do (or not...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 we travel, I’m the one who tries whatever...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, my husband was upset his solar-powered calculator had...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 has a different level of comfort using technology...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 this past year, we know that life with...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 the macular degeneration (MD) community regarding the care...reactions3comments
Trouble with TechThere are days I would wish a vision loss on others just so they can see what it is like. Not very long, of course, I am not, after all...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 building muscle mass. It is found all over...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 reading glasses. They had 100% UVA and UVB...reactions1comment
When To Visit Your Retinal SpecialistWhat should we consider when we’re having a “bad eye day”? For me, this is a good question because I definitely have good eye days and bad eye days. It...reactions1comment
Catalina Taco SaladIf you know me, you know I love a good salad. Sometimes, however, eating the same old salad over and over again can get old. This is a great way...reactionscomments
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 2)There is a saying that sometimes, after a devastating event, people are left with “nothing but the clothes on their backs”. After my parents’ house fire (described in Part 1...reactions2comments