The Retina and Alzheimer’s Disease Posted on July 16, 2023 - 7:08 am by Pris Rogers In June 2023, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) [of the National Institutes of Health(NIH)] released a report on changes in the retina (the layer of cells lining the back […]
Communication Devices for Helping Individuals who are DeafBlind Posted on June 30, 2023 - 7:11 pm by Katie Frederick Communicating with others can be challenging. For individuals who are DeafBlind, communicating with others presents some additional challenges. Some devices (low and high tech) are available to assist DeafBlind individuals […]
The Next Phase of Telehealth: Adapting to Post-Pandemic Healthcare Changes Posted on June 13, 2023 - 6:10 am by admin by Amanda Bernath During the height of the pandemic, many services, including healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment, shifted to online platforms. My favorite pandemic changes were the rise of online […]
Smart Speakers Bring New Access and Opportunities for Blind and Low Vision Residents in West Virginia Posted on May 29, 2023 - 6:24 am by Lee Huffman As discussed in the April 5, 2023, APH VisionAware blog entitled, APH Huntington Conducts Needs Assessment Study for Rural West Virginia Counties, APH Huntington partnered with the Marshall University Research […]
Big Data Project Provides Critical Information About Prevalence of Vision Loss Among Older People Posted on May 20, 2023 - 6:22 am by Pris Rogers Editor’s note: This post is the last in our series for Older Americans Month. It represents a call to action to increase the availability of vision rehabilitation services for older […]