Editor’s Note: May is Older American’s Month. This year’s theme is communities of strength, celebrating “the strength of older adults with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.” Also celebrated this month is Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 26. The goal is to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to … Continued
Editor’s note: Please join us on May 20 at 2:00PM ET for a panel discussion with Becky and other professionals to discuss words, feelings, and so much more! Please register and learn more. Importance of Processing Feelings in Healthy Ways Our feelings matter. According to Brene Brown, when we deny our emotions, they own us. As the Clinical Director of Resilient Solutions, … Continued
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles and posts we are planning about the critical role support groups play for people who are blind or visually impaired. We plan to feature topics such as how to locate and get the most out of a support group and ways in which groups can be helpful throughout the adjustment process. … Continued
by Sharon Hughey Editor’s note: This month is Mental Health Awareness month as well as Older Americans Month. VisionAware is bringing you a series of posts and a webinar, Coping with Your Feelings about Vision Loss, related to these topics. As a child, I remember hearing the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but … Continued
It has been a long and lonely year for many of us. COVID-19 forced us into isolation and disconnected us from our families and communities. However, it also inspired creative ways to stay in touch and conduct our lives through the digital world. Virtual meetings, Zoom events, and conference calls have allowed people to see their loved ones, conduct their business, support … Continued
Editor’s note: Join us for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary Going Blind: Coming Out of the Dark About Vision Loss (2010). In this two-part event you can register to receive a link to stream the film at your convenience from 9:00 am ET on May 4th through 9:00 pm ET on May 6th. Then, on May 6th at 2:00 pm ET join our … Continued
Meet a VisionAware national partner, the Independent Living Older Individuals who are Blind, Technical Assistance Center of the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University (OIB-TAC). The OIB-TAC provides training and technical assistance activities to state program staff that serve older people with vision loss. Among other services, they offer continuing education courses that address aging and vision loss related topics. Additionally, … Continued
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Appreciation Week is observed each year the week of Anne Sullivan’s birthday, on April 14, 1866. This year VRT Week will be observed the week of April 11-18, 2021. We all recognize Anne Sullivan as the Home Teacher who instructed Helen Keller on the skills she would later use as a world renown writer and lecturer. Sullivan’s profession, … Continued
Editor’s note: Be sure to register for our upcoming webinar on diabetes basics on April 14 from 4:00PM to 5:30PM ET. by Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ, CDCES According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, 34.2 million Americans, which is just over 1 in 10 people, have diabetes and … Continued
By Pris Rogers and Judy Shanley, Ph.D. We are all concerned these days about what to do about getting a vaccine for COVID-19. Visual impairment adds to the stress and difficulty involved in registering to get vaccinated as well as obtaining transportation for the vaccine. In this post we provide some suggestions to help you and … Continued
