It’s the Little Things in Life...On January 26th, I had 2 surgical procedures on my foot. My podiatrist did everything possible to prepare me for post-procedure rehabilitation...reactions13comments
Driving Blind...My good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even...reactions2comments
Preparing for a Trip...The dogs have been anxiously following me around all evening. I sit down on the couch to try to use my iPad...reactions1comment
Reading Speed...In about 2 months, I will have an anniversary. The end of January 2016 was when I “lost” the central vision in...reactionscomments
Andrea Junge...Andrea was previously a health leader on MacularDegeneration.net. Andrea is a mother of two young sons and teaches in the small town...
Macular Degeneration or Macular Pucker?...About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Macular Degeneration and Macular Pucker...Macular degeneration and macular pucker both impact the macula. However, they are 2 different conditions. The macula sits at the center of...reactionscomments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support Group...Are you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions1comment
There's No Place Like Home...There is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people...reactions2comments
Time, Patience, and Disappointment...Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to...reactions6comments
Up Close & Personal: An Interview with Mike Campbell...Mike Campbell shares highlights of his personal 20-year experience with macular degeneration in this brief video, Up Close & Personal. Mike is...reactions2comments
Colored Paper...I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2019. That was the beginning of my new way of living. I began...reactionscomments
Mental Health: Living Alone With AMD...As we are now in this “fourth wave” of the pandemic in my area, I think if I hadn’t been writing and...reactions2comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactions3comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
