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...reactionscomments
Diving Deeper Into the Research PoolI'll admit, I'm an amateur when it comes to researching age-related macular degeneration. But I think it is important for us, the...reactions5comments
Can I Borrow Your Eyes? Devices, Apps, and Tools That Do Just That!In order to set myself up for success, I have had to accept that certain tools are needed. Therefore, throughout the years...reactionscomments
Speech, Text, and Other Visual Settings on the iPhoneHi! Back with the do-it-myself tour of the vision accessibility features of my new iPhone. As a refresher, here is how to...reactionscomments
Getting to Know YouThere are so many unique journeys that make up the fabric of this community, and we want to better understand yours. Answer...reactionscomments
Planning for the Future: Aging and Vision LossAt some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactions2comments
What Does Colored Paper Have to Do With Macular Degeneration?Hi, I am back. This time I hope to do an entire page on colored paper and how color is important to...reactionscomments
Trimming Your Nails with Low VisionHow do you cut your fingernails if you can't see them? It's easier than you may think!...reactionscomments
Summer Eye Healthy Tomato Basil Pasta with Zucchini NoodlesSummertime is the BEST time to get super fresh fruits and vegetables for light and healthy, but filling meals. Remember that the...reactions4comments
Make It a Can-Do Instead of a Can't-Do AttitudeThe phrase ‘can-do attitude’ has been on my mind lately not only as I work with people who have macular degeneration and...reactions2comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
Finding Balance in Your "New Normal" with a RoutineI am not logging on all cylinders. My smooth running state has temporarily been lost. I am pushing and struggling. Quite basically...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Mental Health: A Different PerspectiveHi, friends. It’s me, Andrea! You know, the one who likes to talk about the sometimes uncomfortable topic of mental health? It’s...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration and the FDA: What They Do and What They Don't DoIf you are in the U.S., you most likely recognize that the letters 'FDA' mean the Food and Drug Administration. Do you...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Pushing Forward and Feeling Useful During COVID-19This is the third week I have been working from home. We are doing psychotherapy over video chat and often just plain...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
If You Smoke, Your Eyes May Benefit From QuittingSince most of us are “of a certain age,” I think you will remember cigarette ads on the television. Remember the antics...reactionscomments
