By Elizabeth Sammons and other contributing APH VisionAware peers Whether itâs to stay fit, maintain independence, or enjoy nature, many of us who cannot drive due to blindness or low vision walk more than the average person. As experienced peers who are blind/low vision, we want to share our advice on staying as comfortable as … Continued
By Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ, CDCES Editor’s Note: Spring into action! Help manage your diabetes with healthy eating and exercise! Kim Ladd will be offering a live webinar on diabetes, healthy eating, and exercise on March 23, 2022. Check below for a link to registration. Spring is a wonderful time to start a new … Continued
by Marana Vradenburg, VisionAware Peer Advisor Several years ago, I was walking home from the gym thinking about where I wanted to take my fitness journey. At the time, I was following a bodybuilding type program, and although I was getting stronger and improving my physique, I was feeling that it wasnât very functional for me. I had been considering trying CrossFit since it seemed new and challenging but wasn’t sure. A staff member at … Continued
by Marana Vradenburg, Certified Personal Trainer Imagine all the things you hear when you walk into a gym: people talking, music playing, weights clanging, people running, walking, or climbing on various types of equipment. For someone who is blind or visually impaired a gym can be a challenging space to navigate, especially considering that equipment is constantly rearranged or left … Continued
Editorâs Note: May is Older Americanâs Month. This yearâs theme is communities of strength, celebrating âthe strength of older adults with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.â Also celebrated this month is Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 26. The goal is to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to … Continued
Editorâs note: Please join us on May 20 at 2:00PM ET for a panel discussion with Becky and other professionals to discuss words, feelings, and so much more! Please register and learn more. Importance of Processing Feelings in Healthy Ways Our feelings matter. According to Brene Brown, when we deny our emotions, they own us. As the Clinical Director of Resilient Solutions, … Continued
Hearing the word “exercise” can often lead to thoughts of long, tiring workouts at the gym or participating in some sort of highly physical sports activity; however, exercise does not always have to mean those things. Exercise is about trying different things and figuring out what works for you, because what works for one person … Continued