Mental Health Awareness Webinar and Action Steps Posted on September 7, 2023 - 9:29 pm by VisionAware Peers Editor’s note: The following information was coordinated by Sandra Burgess, MSW, LCSW and updated by Katie Frederick in September 2023. According to figures from the National Institute of Mental Health, […]
Managing Depression During the Holidays and Beyond Posted on December 8, 2022 - 12:00 am by Audrey Demmitt RN, BSN Editor’s note: With the holidays approaching, Audrey Demmitt, R.N., and VisionAware peer, discusses managing depression during the holidays. In her post, she provides excellent tips for coping and information about […]
Social Isolation and Loneliness: Major Risks Factors for Older People Posted on August 16, 2022 - 7:30 am by admin Social isolation and loneliness are major concerns for older people in general but have particular significance for older people who are blind or low vision, as detailed in a recent […]