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  • "This can be a lonely business"

    As Kenneth lost most of his sight to glaucoma, he was feeling increasingly isolated and alone. Then he made a commitment, forcing himself to find ways to stay connected to the rest of the world.

    Older African American man talking on smartphone held next to his left ear.
  • "None of us know our future"

    When Carol Lee was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, she was angry and frustrated. Over time, resentment began to fade a bit and the shock wore off. Gradually, her perspective started to shift.

    A cookbook is open to a pasta sauce recipe page. A light blue magnifying glass sits to the right of the cookbook.

It's just so important to share the message that there's ways to get through it.

- Judy, Hadley member

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