In 2021 the Wisconsin Lions, along with dozens of local branches scattered across the state, celebrated their 100th year of service. Several Council board and staff members are active in their local chapters, creating an informal bond between our organization and the century-old Lions, as we each work to empower people living with vision loss… Continue Reading The Lions Connection
The Council teamed up with Madison Audubon once again earlier this spring to present Birding by Ear, an education program we’ve been offering since 2018. This year’s class included an online educational session offered at two different times and two field trips to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, located next to Lake Mendota on the UW-Madison… Continue Reading Birding by Ear was a ‘Model’ Program This Year
We all want to age as safely as possible. But some hazards are hard to avoid as we grow older. Falling down is near the top of the list. Wisconsin has the unfortunate distinction of having highest rate of fall-related deaths in the United States, more than twice the national rate. According to the Wisconsin… Continue Reading Simple Strategies Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
You’ve probably heard the old saying “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” To a trained eye doctor, the eyes are also windows to the rest of the body and its overall health. There are many reasons it’s important to have routine eye exams. Some of them are obvious: Monitoring your eye health, protecting… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
Sally Hein once discovered smoke billowing out of her microwave oven. She had placed a plastic container of food in the oven and thought she pressed the correct buttons to warm up her dinner. But with her vision severely diminished due to macular degeneration, she had had to guess which buttons to push. She guessed… Continue Reading The Power of the Dot: The Incredible Versatility of Tactile Markers
For many people, fishing is a great way to relax and get out in nature. It’s hard to think of a hobby more closely associated with de-stressing. But for people with disabilities, including those with vision loss, it’s not as simple as grabbing a rod and shoving off in a rowboat. That’s where Fishing Has… Continue Reading Fishing Outings Return After a Two-Year Absence
TRACK is a way to remember the factors that can contribute to eye health while living with diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 37 million Americans, more than 11% of the U.S. population, had diabetes in 2019, and at least 96 million adults were pre-diabetic. Elevated glucose levels in the… Continue Reading Stay on Track of Your Diabetes
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier to enjoying gardening as a soul-enriching hobby. Council Executive Director… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially for older adults and African Americans. Yet many people don’t fully understand what glaucoma is and why it’s so important to diagnose and treat it early. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate more people about this “sight-stealing” disease that… Continue Reading Help Spread the Word about Glaucoma in January
Ongoing research to prevent and treat eye diseases has the potential to change the lives of millions in the United States living with vision loss. For the 100,000 people in Wisconsin with conditions including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, childhood disorders and more, these studies hold promise and hope. Studies on eye disease interventions… Continue Reading Clinical Trials Hold Promise for Eye Diseases
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In 2021 the Wisconsin Lions, along with dozens of local branches scattered across the state, celebrated their 100th year of service. Several Council board and staff members are active in their local chapters, creating an informal bond between our organization and the century-old Lions, as we each work to empower people living with vision loss… Continue Reading The Lions Connection
The Council teamed up with Madison Audubon once again earlier this spring to present Birding by Ear, an education program we’ve been offering since 2018. This year’s class included an online educational session offered at two different times and two field trips to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, located next to Lake Mendota on the UW-Madison… Continue Reading Birding by Ear was a ‘Model’ Program This Year
We all want to age as safely as possible. But some hazards are hard to avoid as we grow older. Falling down is near the top of the list. Wisconsin has the unfortunate distinction of having highest rate of fall-related deaths in the United States, more than twice the national rate. According to the Wisconsin… Continue Reading Simple Strategies Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
You’ve probably heard the old saying “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” To a trained eye doctor, the eyes are also windows to the rest of the body and its overall health. There are many reasons it’s important to have routine eye exams. Some of them are obvious: Monitoring your eye health, protecting… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
Sally Hein once discovered smoke billowing out of her microwave oven. She had placed a plastic container of food in the oven and thought she pressed the correct buttons to warm up her dinner. But with her vision severely diminished due to macular degeneration, she had had to guess which buttons to push. She guessed… Continue Reading The Power of the Dot: The Incredible Versatility of Tactile Markers
For many people, fishing is a great way to relax and get out in nature. It’s hard to think of a hobby more closely associated with de-stressing. But for people with disabilities, including those with vision loss, it’s not as simple as grabbing a rod and shoving off in a rowboat. That’s where Fishing Has… Continue Reading Fishing Outings Return After a Two-Year Absence
TRACK is a way to remember the factors that can contribute to eye health while living with diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 37 million Americans, more than 11% of the U.S. population, had diabetes in 2019, and at least 96 million adults were pre-diabetic. Elevated glucose levels in the… Continue Reading Stay on Track of Your Diabetes
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier to enjoying gardening as a soul-enriching hobby. Council Executive Director… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially for older adults and African Americans. Yet many people don’t fully understand what glaucoma is and why it’s so important to diagnose and treat it early. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate more people about this “sight-stealing” disease that… Continue Reading Help Spread the Word about Glaucoma in January
Ongoing research to prevent and treat eye diseases has the potential to change the lives of millions in the United States living with vision loss. For the 100,000 people in Wisconsin with conditions including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, childhood disorders and more, these studies hold promise and hope. Studies on eye disease interventions… Continue Reading Clinical Trials Hold Promise for Eye Diseases
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