A Guide to Online Grocery Shopping During COVID-19Here I am on a Sunday morning, day 9 of my “lockdown” due to the pandemic. While I cannot say the virus is strong in this area - three or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Truth: Uncomfortably BeautifulA few weeks ago, my mom shared this quote from Sarah Jakes Roberts with me: “What if the pieces of yourself that you resent are the parts that God wants...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Eye Injection During COVID-19As promised in my previous article about getting an injection in this stressful time, or perhaps more importantly, about getting to that injection. Here’s the update. Canada's government’s health spokespeople...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Busy and Connected During These Stressful TimesFriday evening and I have had it! Dare I say this girl is worn out? I hope so because I just said it! In real-time I am finishing my first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 other. Rats! I was 62 years old and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Betadine Conversation and My Injection ProtocolLately, I’ve been seeing numerous negative comments about the injections for the choroidal neovascularization (wet) type of macular degeneration. Many of our wonderful community members find the after-effects almost worse...Reactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Tips for Clearly Communicating With Visually Impaired Loved OnesI’m going to go out on a limb here and say that we, as humans, often don’t know how to communicate with others. We aren’t always great at having the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Can Invest in Age-Related Macular Degeneration?All my life I had to grind and hustle. I had to work like Kobe so I could shine like Russell. …. Money, I got money With apologies to Leikeli47...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 what’s missing than what we have left. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Injections in the Time of COVID-19This afternoon I received the automated phone call reminder for my upcoming injection from my retinal specialist’s office. The only difference now with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind is they added...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Direct Result of Aging?As we age, our body goes through various changes. These changes are normal and result from a number of factors. Exposure to external stressors, free radicals, and genetic damage—to name...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Loneliness a Problem Among the Aging and Visually Impaired?One of the problems with transportation is I have to have everything scheduled the day before. If my schedule changes - like today - I am at the office for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unfinished Quilt2019 was an especially difficult year for me. It was just one of those years that seemed like the universe was determined to put a picture of me in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Smart Homes for Low VisionRecently I saw a YouTube video of a blind cook who was quite amazing. But what really caught my eye was when she placed a pot in the sink and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments