Paying It Forward and AMD...To me, “paying it forward” means, to do a good deed for someone else. It’s a random act of kindness thing. To do something for someone else without expectation of...reactions1comment
The Eight Types of Wellness...I am an educator by day. Something wonderful that my school principal does is send our staff helpful literature each week. This encourages us to think outside the box with...reactionscomments
Staying Home and Staying Active With Silver Sneakers...One of my main concerns at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns was my exercise class schedule. My dance studio closed. The YMCA where I take Zumba and yoga closed...reactionscomments
A Guide to Online Grocery Shopping During COVID-19...Here 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...reactionscomments
Brenda Dale...I was told that I had the beginning of macular degeneration. I asked if it got worse, I'm not sure he even checked. But I've been having a lot of...reactions2comments
My Truth: Uncomfortably Beautiful...A 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...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-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...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth 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...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting 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...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth 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...reactionscomments
My Eye Injection During COVID-19...As 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...reactionscomments
I’m wondering if others scheduled for injections during this pandemic are able to receive them?...I got my last injection in early March. After 3 years of treatment, I am on an every 4 month schedule....reactions2replies
Keeping Busy and Connected During These Stressful Times...Friday 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...reactionscomments
Inspired by a Legally Blind Friend...My 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...reactions2comments
The Betadine Conversation and My Injection Protocol...Lately, 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...reactions74comments
Tips for Clearly Communicating With Visually Impaired Loved Ones...I’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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments