by Rachael Eschbach, COMS
So often we tell ourselves, “I am going to do (insert undesirable activity) because it will be good for me.” The funny thing is, we recognize the importance of what we want to accomplish, but something keeps us from doing it. Change is hard and learning curves are steep, but the fact we have recognized […] Read More »
Tags: Daily living skills, living independently, mobility training
by Kathy Austin, Community Engagement Specialist at Second Sense
“Opening the Door” can be a euphemism for discovery and learning. Today, I’d like to “open the door” and provide a little education on opening a door for someone with vision loss. I know lots of people out there have kind souls and a genuine desire to help someone in need. As a person with […] Read More »
Tags: Daily living skills, Guide dog, Independence, Independent Travel, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense
Relaxing is easier said than done. When life is stressful and challenges daunting, we need to take some time to relax and regain some energy to keep going. Stress is your body’s normal reaction to any demand for change. How you handle stress varies from person to person. Here are five reasons why you should […] Read More »
Tags: Daily living skills, Independence, Relaxation, Stress
by Polly Abbott, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense
Last year I had the big idea to offer cooking classes based on different ethnic themes. From a skill-building standpoint, it worked as all cuisines need slicing, measuring, and organization to successfully complete. Unable to face another electric skillet pizza, I decided to offer dishes from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Italy and India. Spring rolls! Noodles! […] Read More »
Tags: Cooking, Daily living skills, Independence, Vision loss