​According to the National Institute on Ageing, in the United States, over six million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The reason Alzheimer’s disease occurs is not completely known. Researchers believe it could be a combination of genetic factors and changes to the brain that occur over time.
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The symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:

• Problems with memory
• Mood changes
• Trouble concentrating
• Impaired reasoning

Alzheimer’s disease often touches all areas of a person’s life. It can even affect their vision. October is World Alzheimer’s Month and is a good time to take a look at ways to cope with eye issues related to Alzheimer’s disease. 
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March is National Nutrition Month. When you think about healthy eating, you might think of low cholesterol or counting your calories, but the foods you eat may also contribute to healthy eyes.

Although there is no specific diet to improve your vision or ward off all eye diseases, what you eat does matter. Your diet may, directly and indirectly, increase your chances of developing eye diseases or reduce your risk. 
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Certain factors increase your likelihood of developing vision problems. Although we do not have control over some things, such as age and family history, we know the choices we make can play a role in keeping our eyes healthy and maintaining good vision. 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that leads to central vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over two million adults over the age of 50 have late-stage AMD that threatens vision. 

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. It is a good opportunity to learn more about AMD, including the five facts below. 
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Driving is something that we may take for granted, but driving allows many of us to maintain our independence. Several factors affect our ability to drive well as we age, including vision. Although no one can stop aging, there are ways we can protect our eyes and maintain good vision for years to come.