Calling a nearby friend or the neighborhood hardware store is about to get slightly more complicated. But it’s for a very good reason. Starting October 24, 2021, everyone in Wisconsin will have to use 10 digits to make a local phone call. This means you’ll need to dial the area code plus the seven-digit phone… Continue Reading Say Hello to 10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls
Donald Jackson is a veteran with vision loss. The 63-year-old Madison man answers his phone with a hearty greeting. But when asked about his military service and his health care options since that time, he speaks in a quiet tone. Continue Reading Veterans and Vision Loss: Finding Support in Wisconsin
There are more than 10 million people across the United States with macular degeneration. It’s considered a common eye condition and often the leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 50. But does it have to be? Continue Reading Virtual Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium
This time of the year is often glorious in Wisconsin. The sun may be shining but there could also be a slight chill in the air to remind us, fall isn’t far away. And when the weather is like this, it could be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with an activity like walking… Continue Reading It’s a Great Time to Start Hiking
The number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who are blind or visually impaired. Registration accessibility remains a big issue. Also, non-drivers are facing problems securing transportation to vaccine appointments. Through its transportation, accessibility and health care advocacy… Continue Reading Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Wisconsin’s winter months can test anyone, regardless of how much you enjoy the snow and cold. With the temperature drop comes increased time inside and fewer opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. It is important to have some strategies to keep you active and feeling positive during this time of year to stay healthy and… Continue Reading Staying Active in the Winter
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness, especially for older adults and African Americans. It is an eye disease that typically causes vision loss by damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye, and transfers visual information from… Continue Reading How to Put in Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Other Diseases
Check out this video from vision rehabilitation therapist Brent Perzentka with some at-home exercises to keep you moving this winter. Brent does a variety of chair and standing exercises and discusses how to play cards remotely in this 13-minute video. Brent continues to serve clients in Southern Wisconsin. His role is to improve the quality… Continue Reading Stay Active with Indoor Exercises and More
According to the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), about 10% of the U.S. population has diabetes and at least 1 in 3 are pre-diabetic. The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ethnic background are: 7.5% of non-Hispanic whites 9.2% of Asian Americans 12.5% of Hispanics 11.7% of non-Hispanic blacks 14.7% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives (Source: American Diabetes Association) Diabetic retinopathy,… Continue Reading Join us for a “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” Webinar
The Council is committed to educating the general public as part of its mission. For the past four years, NeuGen (WEA Trust and Health Tradition Health Plan) has generously supported Council education and outreach efforts by sponsoring a variety of programs that fit their organization’s guidelines. NeuGen provides health coverage for teachers and other public state employees in… Continue Reading Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts
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Calling a nearby friend or the neighborhood hardware store is about to get slightly more complicated. But it’s for a very good reason. Starting October 24, 2021, everyone in Wisconsin will have to use 10 digits to make a local phone call. This means you’ll need to dial the area code plus the seven-digit phone… Continue Reading Say Hello to 10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls
Donald Jackson is a veteran with vision loss. The 63-year-old Madison man answers his phone with a hearty greeting. But when asked about his military service and his health care options since that time, he speaks in a quiet tone. Continue Reading Veterans and Vision Loss: Finding Support in Wisconsin
There are more than 10 million people across the United States with macular degeneration. It’s considered a common eye condition and often the leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 50. But does it have to be? Continue Reading Virtual Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium
This time of the year is often glorious in Wisconsin. The sun may be shining but there could also be a slight chill in the air to remind us, fall isn’t far away. And when the weather is like this, it could be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with an activity like walking… Continue Reading It’s a Great Time to Start Hiking
The number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who are blind or visually impaired. Registration accessibility remains a big issue. Also, non-drivers are facing problems securing transportation to vaccine appointments. Through its transportation, accessibility and health care advocacy… Continue Reading Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Wisconsin’s winter months can test anyone, regardless of how much you enjoy the snow and cold. With the temperature drop comes increased time inside and fewer opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. It is important to have some strategies to keep you active and feeling positive during this time of year to stay healthy and… Continue Reading Staying Active in the Winter
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness, especially for older adults and African Americans. It is an eye disease that typically causes vision loss by damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye, and transfers visual information from… Continue Reading How to Put in Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Other Diseases
Check out this video from vision rehabilitation therapist Brent Perzentka with some at-home exercises to keep you moving this winter. Brent does a variety of chair and standing exercises and discusses how to play cards remotely in this 13-minute video. Brent continues to serve clients in Southern Wisconsin. His role is to improve the quality… Continue Reading Stay Active with Indoor Exercises and More
According to the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), about 10% of the U.S. population has diabetes and at least 1 in 3 are pre-diabetic. The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ethnic background are: 7.5% of non-Hispanic whites 9.2% of Asian Americans 12.5% of Hispanics 11.7% of non-Hispanic blacks 14.7% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives (Source: American Diabetes Association) Diabetic retinopathy,… Continue Reading Join us for a “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” Webinar
The Council is committed to educating the general public as part of its mission. For the past four years, NeuGen (WEA Trust and Health Tradition Health Plan) has generously supported Council education and outreach efforts by sponsoring a variety of programs that fit their organization’s guidelines. NeuGen provides health coverage for teachers and other public state employees in… Continue Reading Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts
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