Overview Wet macular degeneration is a long-lasting eye disorder that causes blurred vision or a blind spot in the central vision. It’s usually caused by blood vessels that leak fluid or blood into the macula (MAK-u-luh). The macula is the part of the retina that gives the eye clear vision in the direct line of sight. Wet macular degeneration is one of two types of age-related macular degeneration. The other type, dry macular degeneration, is
Overview Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in the blood. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air, the body replaces the oxygen in the red blood cells with carbon monoxide. This can lead to serious tissue damage, or even death. Carbon monoxide is gas that has no odor, taste, or color. Burning fuels, including gas, wood, propane, or charcoal, make carbon monoxide. Appliances and engines that aren’t well vented can
Wash your feet daily and dry completely; moisturize but not between toes Change socks at least once daily Do not go barefoot Check for cuts, sores, swelling, dryness or infected toenails; apply treatment Wear well-fitting footwear and replace if footwear is worn out Measure feet periodically as size and width can change over time Only use licensed, clean nail salons with sterilized instruments Cut toenails straight across and not too short Prevent bunions and hammertoes
Keep moving. Stay active. Contact your area agency on aging to find a program you like—take a friend Get regular eye and hearing checkups Wear proper non-slip footwear; avoid heels Light up your living space including outside paths Install night lights, glow in the dark/illuminated switches Organize living space so furniture is not in your way Keep electrical cords out of your path Minimize climbing and bending Remove tripping hazards such as loose rugs Review
It is important for seniors to know that car thefts and carjackings are at an all-time high. This increase in car thefts and carjackings has prompted fear and calls for action in many cities. Seniors are a prime target for these offenses. Carjackings and motor vehicle thefts are up compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It’s hard to determine the increase in these crimes. Some experts suggest that the economic turmoil during the
