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Health
and Beauty
"Balance exercises -
Staying steady on your feet"
Originally published in Mayo Clinic
Health Letter, this is a good article on improving your balance.
Charles Retina Institute
This site offers a brief FAQ page about the retina and answers questions about the most
commonly found retinal problems that result in vision loss. Its written simply, in
everyday language, so we don't need to be doctors to understand it.
Visit them at:
http://www.charles-retina.com
Creating Options
Learn alternative techniques for identifying money, clothing and tasks of daily
living. Visually impaired women are given tips on the application of makeup, wardrobe
management, maintaining a healthy posture and other related areas of interest. Instruction
is provided in group and private format.
For more information, contact:
Nancy Burns, m.a.
P.O. Box 215
Burbank, CA 91503-0215
(818) 842-1018
The Diabetes Center
Many individuals have vision loss related to diabetes. Treatment has changed
dramatically over the past decade. Here's a resource for up-to-date ideas and information
that may improve the quality of life for those with this disease (and those who may wish
to prevent getting it).
http://onhealth.com/ch1/mt.asp?t=/ch1/condctr/diabetes/item$28.asp&s=2
EyeFind
The online version of the Blue Book of Optometrists and The Red
Book of Ophthalmologists can be used to find contact information of doctors.
Web: http://www.eyefind.com/index.htm.
American Academy of
Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) offers Find an EyeM.D.,
an on-line listing of member ophthalmologists practicing in the United
States and abroad.
Web: http://www.aao.org/aao/find_eyemd.cfm
Macular Degeneration Information
This one-hour tape was reported to be an excellent source of general information
about MD, and may be especially helpful to the newly diagnosed. Originally broadcasted on
a series called Sunday Rounds, out of Baltimore area, Dr. Baruch Kupperman discusses the
subject covering the nature of the disease, anatomy, treatment, research, nutrition and
other topics.
Tapes are $14.00 and can be ordered by contacting:
Consultation Radio
1-800-226-8608
(Ask for program 99-47 Broadcast 10 Oct 1999)
Smile Gourmet The worlds best tasting
Sugar Free Candy!
According the manufacturer, their "mouth watering gourmet sugarfree candies
taste just as rich, just as satisfying as their sugared counterparts". We can't
verify that, but we do know that most diabetics enjoy having a guiltless treat now and
then. (If you try this product, please let us know how they taste.) You can call or visit
them at:
1.800.SMILE 14
http://www.sugarfree.com/smile/
Sugarfree Kitchen
This site has oodles of good stuff for people on sugar restricted diets. Check
'em out!
http://www.sugarfreekitchen.com/
Recreation
Campanian Enterprises, Inc.
Campanian Enterprises, Inc. provides Tour programs designed especially for visually
impaired travelers. The tour programs are carefully designed to provide a rich educational
experience and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, relaxation and
socialization.
Programs include on-site lectures and
audio-description are given by expert guides; numerous tactile experiences and hands-on
opportunities in each program. They are able to provide all necessary travel arrangements.
Website: http://w3.one.net/~campania/blindtour98.html
Evergreen Travel Service
White cane tours for the visually impaired.
4114 North Avenue S.W., #13
Lynnwood, Washington 98036-5699
Betty Hoffman (800) 435-2288
The Foothill Service Club for the Blind
(818) 249-0195
(818) 249-3551, Wednesdays 10:00-2:00p.m.
Provides a variety of social and recreational activities. Must be within their service
area.
The Joslyn Adult Center, the Braille
Institute Community Center.
Every Wednesday, 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m., limited capacity, contact: Terry Ingram, Community
Center Coordinator
(818) 884-2840
Touring the San Francisco Area?
Tours can be provided by Jerry "Jose" Kuns. Jerry is blind himself and
is reported to know the city well. Its also been said that he has a great sense of humor.
Contact him at:
P.O. Box 426139
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 552-JOSE
PS: Be sure to ask him about the city's talking signs.
U S Blind Golfers Association
c/o Bob Andrews
3094 Shamrock St. N
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Tel./Fax (904) 893-4511
E-mail: mailto:mitegolf@concentric.net
Web: http://www.igolf.com/organizations/USBGA/INDEX.HTM
In Metro Atlanta, Georgia, North Georgia, and border states within driving distance of
Atlanta, where USBGA is just getting started, contact Mike Harrison at mrmagoo@op9.com.
The USABA
The USABA is a non-profit amateur sport organization providing sport opportunities at the
state, regional, national and international levels for the legally blind. Go see their
calendar of events.
Web: http://www.usaba.org/
Visually Handicapped Adults of the Valley
(818) 988-1992
Provides a variety of social activities. Must be within their service area.
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