Notes from Let’s Talk Low Vision – November 21, 2023SpeakersKatie L Friedman, LDO – 5 Star Eye CareDenise Russell – Speak to Me CatalogueDebra Erikson – The Blind Kitchen

Katie L. Friedman, LDO **5 Star Eye Care **Office: 808-670-7576[email protected]https://www.5stareyecare.comApple App Store:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-star-eyecare/id6469543306Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionera.Spoke of the importance of getting together for the holidays, especially those who are hiding out because they feel like a burden to those in the family with good vision.She bridged the concept of what does a sighted person gives a visually impaired friend or family member?Rich in vitamins and minerals: Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, which are essential for maintaining healthy eyes.Top 10 foods highest in Lutein & Zeaxanthin—for your macula:·       Dark Leafy Greens—spinach, kale, collards, and Swiss Chard·       Green Peas·       Summer Squash·       Pumpkin·       Brussels Sprouts·       Broccoli·       Asparagus·       Romaine Lettuce·       Carrots·       Pistachios** Vitamin C:•         Oranges•         Strawberries•         Kiwi•         Bell peppers (especially red & green)•         Guava•         Sweet potatoes** •        Pumpkin•         Apricots•         Mangoes•         Including these foods in your diet can contribute to good eye health as they provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.** **Vitamin A:•         Carrots•         Sweet potatoes•         Spinach•         Kale•         Butternut squash·       Beta-Carotene (converts to vitamin A in the body):Below are some great resources, both people in our CCLVI community, with some great ideas this holiday season.Denise Russell **Speak To Me Catalogue.https://www.speaktomecatalog.com/800-248-9965Over 400 Product and gift ideas:·       Talking Label Wond·       Pocket Talking Bibles·       Talking digital recorder·       Game Bopit! button (lots of talk about this item!)·       Singing & walking dolls·       Deviled Egg Make·       Hero Hot Dog Steamer that barks when the hot dogs are cooked·       Musical Christmas Ornaments and stocking stuffersDebra Erikson** The Blind Kitchenhttps://theblindkitchen.com/https://youtu.be/d06eo6lvQfgTools from The Blind Kitchen:·       Pie Maker Collection·       Kitchen Basics Collection·       Cutting and Chopping Collection·       Stovetop Collection·       Oven Collection·       Heat Glove·       Boil Alert Dick – from Stovetop Collection, only $4.99·       Auto Measure Spout

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