The Information You Need to Know About ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)

If your older loved one has received a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration, you’ll likely be faced with a variety of questions and concerns. And you’re not alone; a staggering 11 million people in the U.S. have received the same diagnosis, and that number is predicted to double by the year 2050. Compassionate Nursing Services, […]

The Top Four Senior Vision Problems and When to Seek Help

If it seems to you that newspaper print keeps getting smaller and smaller as we grow older, you’re not alone! Most of us find ourselves challenged by trying to read the fine print, so to speak – holding printed materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or making use of a magnifier. Although not […]

When Seniors Stop Driving: Top Tips for Maintaining Independence

We’re a society that’s always on the go, and being able to get out wherever and whenever on a whim is one of the most pleasurable liberties we enjoy as adults. However, as we grow older, driving commonly becomes risky for a number of reasons, and the time inevitably presents itself when the daunting conversation […]

Healthy Resolutions for Seniors to Ring in the New Year Right

Don’t you love turning to the first page of a new book? There’s a feeling of expectation at the start of a story, and with the beginning of the new year, that same level of hopeful excitement settles upon us. Better yet, we have some level of control over how our story will play out, […]

In the Blink of an Eye: Risk Factors for Developing Glaucoma

There’s certainly nothing humorous about glaucoma, in spite of its cause – the blockage of the eye’s clear fluid, aqueous humor. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, impacting over 3 million Americans and resulting in blindness for more than 120,000 of them. In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, we […]

See a Brighter New Year with These Senior Vision Tips

Sunsets. Flower gardens. Bright smiles on our grandchildren’s faces. Think of all the beautiful sights we’d miss out on if our vision was compromised. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Compassionate Nursing Services, Chesterfield caregiving services provider for the surrounding communities, would like to share some information to help optimize senior vision and make […]