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Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

Council staff at the end of the dementia-friendly training in January 2020. Inclusivity, integrity and uncompromising respect are the Council’s core values. To continue incorporating those principles into our services, we recently became a dementia-friendly organization. Each month, partner organizations present at our staff meetings to all share what they are doing in the community.… Continue Reading Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

A clinical illustration showing parts of the eye, highlighting the macula and showing normal, wet and dry macular degeneration.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Vitamins

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI) more than 2 million Americans have some form of AMD. It is most common in adults over the age of 50. This eye disease can blur central vision, and can cause difficulty with… Continue Reading Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Vitamins

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Adjusting to Vision Loss as You Age

Betty stands in the hallway of her apartment. Betty Zajicek, 84, was diagnosed with macular degeneration eight years ago. When her adult children recently visited her senior apartment, they noticed it seemed dark in her living space and decided to get some help to improve the lighting. Betty did not realize how large of an… Continue Reading Adjusting to Vision Loss as You Age

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Blind Bowling: An Indoor Sport that is Fun for Everyone

Photo by Vision Aware Bowling is a fun indoor pastime to be enjoyed on a Friday night out with friends or a rainy Sunday afternoon with the grandchildren. It is easily adapted for people experiencing vision loss. Both Kathy Brockman and Sally Zenchenko are long-time bowlers. They have enjoyed the sport for over fifty years.… Continue Reading Blind Bowling: An Indoor Sport that is Fun for Everyone

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Protect Your Eyes This Summer (And All Year Round)

Over time, ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage the eyes. Macular degeneration, cataracts, corneal sunburn and skin cancer around the eyes can be caused by UV damage, according to Prevent Blindness. Protecting your eyes from glare and brightness today can prevent future damage, so remember to use eye and skin protection. Did You… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes This Summer (And All Year Round)

A woman stands in front of a sunglass display holding a pair of sunglasses.

New WEBINAR: GLARE CONTROL AND SUNGLASSES

DATE: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 TIME: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Are you looking for simple solutions to eliminate glare and get greater use out of your remaining vision? Look no further than the Council’s upcoming webinar. Learn the little things you can do to adapt to various lighting situations. Join Amy… Continue Reading New WEBINAR: GLARE CONTROL AND SUNGLASSES

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Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

Welcome to the third and final part of the Council’s Future Dreams series, where we explore what we hope to happen legislatively by 2027, the Council’s 75th anniversary. Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

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