March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month

Yes, I realize that March is almost over, but I’ve been a little busy! But before it completely passes us by, I thought I’d let you know a little more about Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association provides some staggering information. 75% of all people suffering from autoimmune diseases are women. Not [...]

March 7-13 is National Glaucoma Week

As an occupational therapist, I work with people with various illnesses and disabilities. Glaucoma is an increasingly popular condition that I see in my elderly patients. What is Glaucoma? It is a name given to a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can cause significant vision problems. The largest cause is [...]