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Macular degeneration: the complete guide to saving and maximizing your sight
Par Lylas G. Mogk, Marja Mogk. 2003
Describes age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Revised edition includes scientific research, natural and medical treatments, and prevention therapies not yet available…
in 1999. Presents a five-star program designed to stop macular degeneration. Also provides nutritional recipes and information about online AMD communities, assistive computers and software, and optical aids. 2003Leading authority on spine and nerve surgery discusses various types of back problems and chronic, acute, and recurring pains, as…
well as possible solutions. Spinal health topics include bones, disks, joints, spurs, stenosis, osteoporosis, and spina bifida. Treatment areas cover noninvasive procedures, injections, surgery, and recovery. 2004Finding wheels: a curriculum for nondrivers with visual impairments for gaining control of transportation needs
Par Anne L. Corn, L. Penny Rosenblum, Anne Lesley Corn. 2000
Presents multifaceted program addressing emotional and physical travel-related issues for young adults with visual impairments who may or may not…
have additional mild disabilities. Explores options such as paratransit, charity services, and bioptic driving and provides budgeting and route planning strategies to maximize independence. Includes case studies and activities. 2000Discussion of age-related macular degeneration disorder by low-vision specialist at the Helen Keller Services for the Blind in New York…
and by a visually impaired person's daughter. Describes diagnosis, treatment options, and methods for handling emotional problems. Includes list of agencies, services, and support groups for persons with low vision. 2000Life on wheels: for the active wheelchair user (Patient Centered Guides)
Par Gary Karp. 1999
A guide to help people with mobility disabilities enhance their quality of life and adapt more completely to wheelchair use.…
Karp, who lives fully despite his inability to walk, provides information on home access, intimacy issues, medical concerns, and selecting a wheelchair. Also discusses applicable politics and legislation. 1999Living with vision problems: the sourcebook for blindness and vision impairment (Facts for Life Ser.)
Par Jill Sardegna, Susan Shelly, Allan Rutzen, Scott M. Steidl. 2002
Brief discussion of vision problems: causes, prevention, treatment, and coping techniques. Substantial A-to-Z section of concise entries on medical terminology,…
health and social concerns, adaptive devices, and many other relevant topics. Includes appendixes for further resources. 2002Coping with vision loss: maximizing what you can see and do
Par Bill Chapman, Bill G Chapman. 2001
Safari (A Kernel Bk.)
Par Marc Maurer. 2001
Nine personal accounts, edited by the president of the National Federation of the Blind, in which blind people explain the…
need to be perceived as ordinary human beings. Includes accounts by a scoutmaster who hikes the Grand Canyon and a college student who barters his ironing ability for rides. 2001Mayo Clinic on vision and eye health: Practical Answers on Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, and Other Conditions
Par Mayo Clinic Staff, Helmut Buettner. 2002
The history of ophthalmology
Par Daniel M. Albert, D. D. Edwards. 1996
Eighteen essays provide an overview of progress in eye treatment over the past two thousand years. Contributors discuss ancient remedies,…
discoveries about the eye's anatomy, improvements in scientific methodology, development of eyeglasses, and surgical procedures among other topics. 1996The American Yoga Association's easy does it yoga: the safe and gentle way to health and well-being
Par Alice Christensen. 1999
A beginning breathing, exercise, and meditation program for older adults and those with medical conditions or a sedentary lifestyle. Discusses…
nutrition, meditation, philosophy, and stress-reducing techniques. Lists routines that can be used in a wheelchair or bed. 1999The aging eye
Par Sandra Gordon, Harvard Medical School. 2001
Discusses the natural aging of the eye, how to protect one's vision, and the three most common disorders in later…
life: cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Describes the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments available for these conditions. 2001A matter of dignity: changing the lives of the disabled
Par Andrew Potok. 2002
The author of Ordinary Daylight (RC 16674) portrays activists, technicians, health professionals, and others working to improve the everyday lives…
of people with disabilities through technological progress or advances in public policy and awareness. Potok discusses independence, quality of life, and dignity, relating these issues to his own experience with retinitis pigmentosa. 2002Accessible gardening for people with physical disabilities: a guide to methods, tools, and plants
Par Janeen R Adil, Janeen Adil. 1994
An avid gardener provides tips and techniques for adapting garden format and methods for people with limited mobility. Explains advantages…
of containers, raised beds, and vertical gardens. Chapters discuss appropriate tools; choosing vegetables, herbs, flowers, vines, and ornamentals; and starting children in gardening. 1994A field guide for the sight-impaired reader: a comprehensive resource for students, teachers, and librarians
Par Andrew Leibs, Bill O'Neil. 1999
Identifies resources available to the visually impaired student to facilitate reading. Lists appropriate agencies and publishers as well as producers…
of technology that assist the reader, including Internet addresses. For senior high and older readers. 1999A man's guide to coping with disability
Par Resources for Rehabilitation Staff. 1999
This companion to A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability (DB 45924) provides information to help men maintain their independence…
and cope with daily activities, despite physical challenges. Includes strategies for those with heart disease, diabetes, HIV, multiple sclerosis, prostate conditions, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Lists national organizations to contact. 1999The macular degeneration handbook: natural ways to prevent & reverse it
Par Chet Cunningham. 1999
Explains how the eye works, basic care, and traditional treatments for macular degeneration and other eye conditions. Includes alternative approaches…
such as diet, vitamins and minerals, and proper nutrition. Discusses drugs that can adversely affect the eyes and the benefits of trying acupressure, reflexology, and exercises to improve visionSocial and cultural perspectives on blindness: barriers to community integration
Par C. Edwin Vaughan. 1998
Visually impaired sociologist (who prefers the word "blind") describes blindness in the United States, Africa, China, and Spain. Proposes an…
international exchange of information to enrich education and rehabilitation opportunities for this groupThe author, a paraplegic and ergonomics specialist, details the process of selecting a wheelchair for both new and experienced users.…
Takes into account costs, usage, and wheeling technique. Includes list of manufacturersLiving with low vision: a resource guide for people with sight loss
Par Resources for Rehabilitation Staff. 1996
Offers information on organizations and assistive devices to help people remain independent despite vision loss. Defines basic terms, discusses rehabilitation…
and other services, and lists organizations and self-help groups for adults and children