Seeing the Possibilities: Eye Health and Independence for Older Adults

Taking care of your eyes should be a priority,  just like eating healthy and physical activity, especially as one ages. Healthy vision can help keep you safe each day. Your eyes are the window to your soul…and to your health. Many times diseases that are within our body can be identified from a routine eye exam. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our bodies were not meant to last forever, but by being proactive you may delay the disease process.

Listen in to learn more about the following:

• Why eye health is so important, especially as one ages
• Common eye disorders/diseases that impact older adults
• Vision loss vs. low vision
• How low vision can affect older adults
• The signs of low vision that caregivers should be aware of
• How caregivers support older adults with vision issues maintain independence
• Questions to ask your physician and healthcare providers regarding your vision
• Recommended helpful resources for healthy aging and living your best life

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