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A cataract causes clouding of the normally transparent lens of the eye. As the lens becomes more opaque, the rays of light are prevented from focusing on the retina, leading to symptoms such as blurriness, light sensitivity, glare, distortion, and fading of colors and vision. Cataracts are very common in older adults, and can develop in approximately 50% of people between the ages of 65-75. About 70% of people over the age of 75 have cataracts. Cataracts can only be removed surgically, which is successful in about 90-95% of all cases.
Most retinal surgeons say that there is minimal danger of complications from cataract surgery on patients with retinal degeneration. The retina is located in the interior of the back of the eye, and cataract surgery does not interfere with this area. The surgery, most doctors maintain, will not improve vision lost from retinal degeneration, but it will not make the retinal condition worse. A 2003 study, however, concluded that cataract surgery in older persons may, in fact, be associated with an increased risk for developing wet ARMD. (Cataract surgery and the 5-year incidence of late-stage age-related maculopathy: pooled findings from the Beaver Dam and Blue Mountains eye studies. Ophthalmology. 2003 Oct;110(10):1960-7.)
By Beverly Castellini Submitted by Mike Goldberg Rehabilitation Counselor Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
From MD Support- The Eyes of the Macular Degeneration Community
Beverly is a sixty-nine year old woman who now lives in the family homestead in Hartland, Vermont. In the mid 1960's, she and her husband, George, built their home on property which her ancestors purchased in this rural area in 1780.
When Beverly was in her mid 50's, it became obvious to her that the family's predisposition to macular degeneration seemed to be becoming a part of her life. One day she noticed that the lines in the baseboard looked warped. After that, when she paid attention, all baseboards seemed warped. Her condition continued to decline, and with the assistance of her eye doctor's grid, it was determined that she did have macular degeneration.
Notwithstanding her visual challenge, Beverly still needs to express, in her writing, her hopes and dreams. She has a strong urge to share with the world her literary gifts through her factual and fictional writing. In the article, "Blessings on My Path", Beverly relates her experiences, both bad and good.
For seniors, moving is the perfect time to reassess the value of items that might be crowding them out of their current home. At some point seniors and children of seniors, who help their parents move to their next housing alternative, will downsize into smaller spaces. It isn’t realistic to think that all of their belongings will accompany them to their next home. In fact, this phenomenon is true for all people ‘on the move,’ but can pose a significant challenge to seniors leaving home.
Accumulations Take Their Toll
60% of Canada’s current economy is based on consumer spending. No wonder we have so much stuff! Storage lockers are a growth business and internet shopping has made it even easier to shop from the comfort of our home. The calendar year is full of opportunities to exchange presents and demonstrate our love: birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, the list goes on. In addition to the “hallmark holidays” we also have housewarming parties, retirement parties and solstice celebrations.
Help for the 53% of US Seniors Not Enrolling in Medicare Part D Plan
Contact Name: David Troop, Executive Director Contact Phone: 505-459-0377 Web Address: http://www.drugs4seniors.org Email:
RENTON, WA - January 30, 2006 - The senior advocacy group, Drugs4seniors.org is launching a new program to help lower medication costs for those seniors declining enrollment in Medicare Part D. Using a proprietary search engine software the non-profit enterprise periodically searches over six million pharmaceutical websites and identifies pharmacies offering the lowest prices on the 200 prescription medications most commonly used by seniors. Seniors can then easily compare the prices they are paying at their local drugstore with online and VA (Veterans Affairs) prices.
According to Executive Director, David Troop, “This is so much simpler than getting involved in the Medicare mess. Seniors can immediately find the lowest prices -- usually lower than Medicare Part D prices -- for their prescriptions. Furthermore, there’s no deductible, no monthly fees, and no “doughnut hole.”
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Mr. Evan Heltay, President and C.E.O. of Target Directories Corp., announced that All Seniors Care Living Centres (All Seniors Care), a specialist in luxury active living retirement residences, has entered into an agreement to market its facilities on Target Directories Corp.’s premier directory - RetirementHomes.com, the highest-trafficked retirement-based directory on the Internet.
All Seniors Care is the creation of CEO and President, George Kuhl, a visionary in the Canadian retirement industry who has overseen the establishment of over 200 retirement and long-term care facilities. He held the position of Vice–Chairman and Trustee of Retirement Residences Real EstateInvestment Trust (TSX: RRR.UN) until he announced his resignation on October 6, 2005 to begin the formation of All Seniors Care.
George Kuhl retains a major shareholder position with Retirement Residences REIT, and owns and directs nursing homes across Canada. Also, he is currently constructing several major active lifestyle communities in the western provinces under the All Seniors Care Living Centres brand.
A new name in senior care, All Seniors Care has grown from one of the oldest, most respected and accomplished families in the retirement residences field – George Kuhl and his sons – Michael and Joshua Kuhl.
