“When you see well, your brain is processing thousands of images a day, including those seen for only a split second. So when damage occurs to your vision, the brain can get creative and keep on generating images—filling in the poor quality ones coming from the eye. This is worrying! Some people fear that dementia […]
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I have been treated for macular degeneration for 14 years. In 2007, I went to get my reading glasses checked. I had no complaints. On examining me, the doctor spotted macular degeneration and made an appointment for me to see an ophthalmologist who treated AMD. I had wet AMD in my left eye (liquid seeping […]
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This video which is the second in this series, describes the first part of my book, When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery. The book has 5 parts which follow the phases that people often go through after vision loss. It is a resource and guide for people losing sight, their […]
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Here is an introductory video describing my own background and vision loss, and how the book got written. This is the first of a video series on When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes. The book is now two years old and has won two awards. I will be talking about the phases or stages that […]
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VisionAware celebrated the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990, with a webinar “When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes, Self-Advocacy and Low Vision” which I presented. The 2 Q and A sessions provided heaps of excellent questions and VisionAware added some real-time expertise. Melanie Pescoe moderated the webinar, with Pris Rogers. Here it is!
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A discussion by vision loss professionals on choosing a talking blood pressure monitor. Doug Rose gives details about his own experience. Doug Rose: “I have the A&D model. i have used it for a couple of years now, both my pharmacist and family physician found it reliable. It clearly speaks the readings, blood pressure, pulse, […]
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On February 25 I walked home from a dental appointment. I was out alone, enjoying the feeling of independence after a year of too much staying home. Ten minutes into my walk I tripped on a concrete parking block and broke my right arm. I had not requested mobility training in my new home town, […]
Read more "Falling: the Horse Left the Barn and Broke It’s Front Leg!"Help spread the word about recognizing the signs of elder abuse. This is the festive season, but for some people it will bring more stress and more fear. Here is a guest post laying out what can happen and what to do about it. by Audrey Demmitt RN. Audrey is married with 3 wonderful adult […]
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