An Unlikely Partnership: Gratitude and Macular DegenerationFeeling grateful is tough following an AMD diagnosis. We’ve heard all the platitudes about seeing the glass half full and being grateful...reactionscomments
When the Holidays Lack CheerNot everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something...reactionscomments
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Peppers and OnionDid you know that an orange pepper is the vegetable with the highest amount of zeaxanthin? Whereas lutein is abundant in the...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions1comment
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
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
What Hobbies Can People Living With Macular Degeneration Do?That is such an easy question! In my Facebook group, I have members from all over the world, of all ages, and...reactionscomments
What is Pigment Epithelial Detachment?Pigment epithelial detachment is a condition that happens when specific layers of cells behind your eye come apart, or get detached. This...reactionscomments
Low Vision RehabilitationAn occupational therapist who is a certified low-vision specialist is trained to help you continue to manage your activities of daily living...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Aging in PlaceAbout 7 or 8 years ago, I knew it was time to begin searching for a place to call home where I...reactions5comments
What is Dry Eye?Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the...reactionscomments
Coming Out of Hibernation: Readjusting to Eye Healthy HabitsWow! What a year it’s been! For all of us! Prior to the pandemic, I was fit and had a pretty decent...reactions2comments
Mental Health Impacts: GriefIt is no secret that a diagnosis of macular degeneration causes some really difficult feelings. How can it not? It isn’t always...reactionscomments
Driving Down the HighwayRecently I had the opportunity to finally spend some time visiting with my Mom in St. Louis, Missouri. These pandemic days certainly...reactions1comment
A Macular Degeneration CarolWe all know the ol’ Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, about Ebenezer Scrooge. You know, the guy who hates Christmas because it...reactionscomments
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision LossI used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a...reactionscomments
