Ep. 61 | The Ins and Outs of Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in adults over 60, affecting more than 10 million Americans. The risk of developing AMD increases with age. If you are 75 or older, your risk is 1 in 3 and at present, AMD is considered an incurable eye disease. While the origins of AMD are still unknown, science has uncovered many of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its development, along with the body’s malfunctioning mechanisms that cause the deterioration of macula — the central portion of the retina. Join us this week as we dive into types, stages, and causes of AMD, as well as risk factors that predispose you to developing it and treatments currently available for those affected! Show Notes: Inga's Uplifting Story: Acceptance and Surrender by Isaac Lidsky Julie's Uplifting Story: National Senior Citizens Day 2022: Inspirational Quotes About Aging Read the Article: What is Macular Degeneration? Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/M-DRQGVujGM Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles