Do you remember the first time you laid eyes on your child or your grandchild? Unfortunately, millions of older Americans are being robbed of that experience due to the onset of macular degeneration. Americans are living longer than ever before and as we grow older, age-related health issues occur throughout the body, including the eyes. The older we become, the more prone we are to cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. More than 10 million Americans are affected by macular degeneration every year and it is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55. Women have a
January 2008
Failing Eyesight is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging
by Sheila McCormick on January 31st, 2008What Are Your Goals for 2008?
by Sheila McCormick on January 10th, 2008The concept of making New Year’s resolutions dates back thousands of years to the Roman Empire. The symbolism associated with a fresh start still motivates people to attempt to make positive changes in their lives. Unfortunately, less than half of the people who make resolutions actually manage to keep them. According to a study conducted at the University of Scranton, six months after January 1 only 46 percent of those who make New Year’s resolutions have fulfilled them. So, what can you do to make sure you follow through on your good intentions? One of the most important things you