Elder abuse is a growing concern with 1 out of 10 adults age 60 and older reporting some form of abuse in the U.S. In this difficult time of increased social isolation, family stress, and limited resources due to the pandemic, there is a chance that elder abuse is increasing. What can we do about this? We … Continued
Editor’s note: Join us for our webinar Dots or Not: To learn or not to learn, that is the question on January 7 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. eastern. Deborah Kendrick and Bill Holton, both of whom are blind, will discuss the benefits versus issues related to learning braille as an adult new to vision loss. Who … Continued
Editor’s note: This post was written by Alan Lovell, Information and Referral Coordinator for the APH ConnectCenter. Alan often receives calls that are especially good examples of what we strive to do in the ConnectCenter and from time to time he is sharing them here on the blog. Be sure to read his first post in … Continued
Editor’s Note: This year, the VisionAware peers, all of whom have vision loss, wanted to share their favorite traditions. This post is the second the series. Be sure to read Part One. Linda Fugate-Gifts in a Manger Christmas is a time filled with traditions from the start of the season on St. Nicholas Day to … Continued
Written by, Amy Lynn Smith The first time someone suggested I try yoga, I thought, “No way! I’m not a pretzel.” But I could not have been more wrong. I discovered that yoga isn’t about exceptional skill or flexibility. It’s about aligning with the center of who you are and finding bliss in even the … Continued
Editor’s Note: This year, the VisionAware peers, all of whom have vision loss, wanted to share their favorite traditions, either from childhood or ones developed with their own children. During this pandemic, these stories remind us that we can still celebrate and enjoy, we just have to be a bit more creative. Stay tuned for … Continued
An alarming number of older adults are aging with vision loss. Your loved one may be one of them and most certainly will have some unique needs. Unfortunately, social and rehabilitation agencies that serve people with visual impairment are often under-funded and overburdened, making it difficult to meet the needs of this growing population for … Continued
Coordinated by Maribel Steel Editor’s note: The VisionAware Peers are ending 2020 with their perspectives on getting through this year and managing it well with vision loss. Be sure to read part one in this series. Observing Change In a COVID Bubble by Maribel Steel There are times in our lives when we are an … Continued
Coordinated by Maribel Steel Editor’s note: This is the first post in a two part series written by the VisionAware Peers, all of whom have vision loss and have found ways to cope during this very stressful year. We hope it will give you inspiration and hope as we move into 2021. Who would have … Continued
December 7-11 is Older Driver’s Awareness Week and is an especially important time to think about continuing to drive with vision loss. Driving is a part of our culture, and, in many areas of the country, the only viable way to go shopping, engage in social activities, and even get medical services. The pandemic has … Continued
