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
Don’t Let Low Vision Prevent You From Getting Out There To Vote!It’s an election year and the big day is quickly approaching. With so much going on in our world and country, this...reactions1comment
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
Reading SpeedIn about 2 months, I will have an anniversary. The end of January 2016 was when I “lost” the central vision in...reactionscomments
Assistive Tools for Adapting to Life With Macular DegenerationIn part 1 of this article, I discussed finding a low-vision therapist and how they can teach us the skills we need...reactionscomments
Preserve Your Vision by Saying "No" to Pesky Halloween CandyI know that it seems like my diet may only consist of spinach, yellow bell peppers, and blueberries because many of the...reactionscomments
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
Why High Myops Can’t Get Lasik Surgery for Better VisionOne of the questions I get most when discussing my vision struggles with others is, "Why don’t you just get Lasik surgery?"...reactions3comments
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
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
Reducing Injection Anxiety and PainSometimes what we think of as being intuitively obvious and “common sense” is dead wrong. Other times the researchers prove the truth...reactions3comments
And the Colours Fade....One of the early symptoms of macular degeneration is our colours start to lose their vibrancy. My first real job, meaning one...reactions3comments
Virtual Learning With a Visual ImpairmentVirtual learning requires the majority of us parents to engage in a new, innovative way. Suddenly we are designing makeshift classrooms in...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
Fall Eye Care TipsThe change in fall weather in many parts of the United States is predictably unpredictable. One day, we may be wearing jeans...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration and Training the Other SensesFor those living with macular degeneration, changes in vision can be very stressful. One common worry is learning how to navigate in...reactionscomments
Taking Control of Macular DegenerationAs I write this, California is burning. Tropical storm Laura has great ambitions of becoming a hurricane. The pandemic is ending its...reactionscomments
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
