Seniors

The Benefits of Indoor Plants

As winter continues it is easy to miss the colors of the outdoors. Spruce up your home with an indoor plant and bring some of color back into your life. Not only are indoor plants aesthetically pleasing but they also provide a breath of fresh air. Live plants interact with your body and soul to enhance your quality of life.

A Breath of Fresh Air

As you breathe your body takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. Which the plant absorbs and releases oxygen. This pattern makes plants and people natural partners. By sprucing up the indoors with color you are also increasing your oxygen levels in your home, helping you breathe easy.

Purifies the Air

We spend the majority of our lives indoors, so the quality of your air indoors is essential. Plants are the world’s first air purifier. They naturally remove various toxins from the air and break them down into harmless byproducts. Sources of air pollutants can be found in everyday items such as; fuels, furnishings, and clothing. 

Types of Indoor Plants

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Written By: Karlie Kudrna

National Glaucoma Awareness

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and is an important time to spread the word about the vision stealing disease. Glaucoma is a rising epidemic as it affects nearly three million people in just the United States and accounts for up to 12% of all cases of blindness. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals your vision. The disease is nicknamed “the sneak thief of sight” as it has no symptoms and once your vision is lost, it is permanent. Early detection is vital to stopping the progression of this disease. With a proper diagnosis medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss.

Risk Factors

As stated by leading Ophthalmologists and the American Academy of Ophthalmologist there are several groups that are at higher risk for Glaucoma.

People whom are:

  • Over the age of 60,

  • Siblings of persons diagnosed with glaucoma

  • Are of African, Hispanic or Asian heritage

  • If you have high eye pressure

  • Have had an eye injury

  • Diabetics

  • Individuals who are severely nearsighted or farsighted

  • If you have high blood pressure or poor blood circulation

If you qualify for more than one of these risk factors you may have a heightened risk of Glaucoma and should speak with an Ophthalmologist.

How to prevent symptoms of Glaucoma  
Early diagnosis Glaucoma is vital and periodic comprehensive eye examination with an Ophthalmologist will help. If recognized in the early stages Glaucoma medications and surgery can slow the progression of the disease. For further research refer to the following websites.

The Mayo Clinic

The American Academy of Ophthalmology

Written by: Karlie Kudrna

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