…to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, donning reading glasses, or making use of a magnifier. Though not everyone suffers from vision troubles in aging, there are several…
Vision Problems: How Dementia Affects the Eyes
…witnessing. It’s no surprise then that Alzheimer’s can create vision problems, leading to misunderstandings and visual deficits, especially in the areas of: Depth perception Color perception Contrast Movement recognition Peripheral…
Macular Degeneration Diagnosis? Get the Facts You Need Here.
…Antioxidants and zinc Afibercept Ranzibizumab injections Pegaptanib sodium injections Photodynamic therapy Bevacizumab injections Vision rehab and low vision aids Is it possible to prevent macular degeneration? Making healthy lifestyle decisions,…
Senior Safety Tips for Driving
…to drive, including: Vision or hearing issues Weakened/stiffened muscles and joints Slowed down reflexes and reaction time Medication side effects Dementia and other chronic health issues For the older adults…
An Annual Senior Eye Checkup Helps Optimize Ocular Health
…size on our electronic devices, or holding books at arm’s length to try to eliminate blurring. Growing older and becoming challenged with vision changes often go hand in hand, but…
Managing Multiple Sclerosis: Know the Common Symptoms
…the body, including the face, arms and legs. Difficulties with vision. Blurred vision, pain, or difficulties with contrast and colors is also an initial symptom for many, and warrants an…
How Can Older Adults Stay Independent When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
…wherever we decide is an essential element to our feeling of freedom, yet as we age, operating a vehicle can become unsafe for a number of reasons: poor vision, decreased…
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
…or to record a television show. 4. Confusion with time or place People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble…
Home Alteration Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
…your experience would be in each location if you struggled with the typical challenges that occur as we age, such as with vision or balance. Below are some effective home…
Optimizing balance
…safe environment, of course. The brain uses information from your feet (somato-sensory), your eyes (vision or oculo-motor) and your inner ear (vestibular system for balance, not for hearing) and integrates…