Asking for Help Makes Others Feel Good...In real-time, Friday started week five of my COVID-19 required isolation. For many, older, visually impaired folks, there have not been too...reactionscomments
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 Pool...I'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
Blind Art Teacher...My story starts at age 29, my first year of teaching. I was driving and noticed something going on with what I...reactions1comment
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 iPhone...Hi! 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 You...There 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 Loss...At some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had...reactionscomments
My Story: Incompetence, Poor Care, and Despair...Here's my story. I'm 25 years old, and right now I suffer from wet macular degeneration in my left eye that developed...reactions6comments
I had no idea what was happening when I first saw the wavy telephone lines...Wavy telephone lines didn't seem to be very serious at first. After all, I was in my mid-70s and I thought it...reactions6comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On 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 Vision...How 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 Noodles...Summertime is the BEST time to get super fresh fruits and vegetables for light and healthy, but filling meals. Remember that the...reactions4comments
Blurry Vision, Spots, and Crazy Lines...In December 2008 I noticed my vision was more blurry than normal. Thought it was due to being around my uncle's chain-smoking...reactions1comment
Diagnosed Around 40, Now at 67 1/2 Years...My mom had dry MD. She was unable to drive, and used magnifying glasses to read, etc. I was diagnosed with dry...reactions3comments
Make It a Can-Do Instead of a Can't-Do Attitude...The 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 Laughter...Living 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 Routine...I am not logging on all cylinders. My smooth running state has temporarily been lost. I am pushing and struggling. Quite basically...reactionscomments
