ACB Focus: Health and Wellness

20230701 1130 Compassion Fatigue-When Helping You is Hurting Me Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3 What is compassion fatigue? What are the signs? What to do about it? This engaging workshop can help you develop the self compassion tools you need to replenish your inner resources and take back your joy in giving. Edited By: Tim Cumings

20230623 1730 Releasing Pain from the Past Allows You to Age Gracefully-Conversations with LGBTQ+ Healing Practitioners Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This session Focused on journeys with healing pain from the past, which included various modalities, such as Reiki, myofascial release, tapping, yoga, talk therapy, medication, meditation, and EMDR therapy. Edited By: Michael Babcock

20230623 1430 Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids-The Good the Bad and The Ugly! Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants listened and learned from Carol Hamer, audiologist with the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator, and consumer, Brighten, MA about over the counter vs. prescribed hearing aids. The session was facilitated by Lori Scharff, VRT and advocate, Waynesboro, VA.

Edited By: Brian McCallen

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20230623 1300 This is my Story; this is my Song. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 2 It has been said that Mental Health is a journey, not a destination, and each of us has a unique story when it comes to our experience. Attendees joined us as three people shared their stories of strength, courage, and hope. Each panelist ended their presentations with a song that inspired them. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

20230623 1300 Aging into Dual Sensory Loss-What is the Road Forward Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5

** Are you someone who has vision loss and is now experiencing hearing loss? If so, listen and learn as Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Program Coordinator for the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), Fort Leavenworth, KS shared information and tips for how to cope with and move forward on this journey.**

Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20230622 1000 Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Professionals discussed current best practices and latest changes/recommendations in managing Type I and Type II Diabetes. Edited By: Larry Gassman

The following is from the breakfast and listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseases, sponsored by Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson), that took place July 1, 2023 at the American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Both in-person and remote attendees share their life experiences with retina degenerative diseases such as age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt, and Laeber Congenital Amaurosis. First, in-person attendees introduce themselves followed by attendees who participated remotely via Zoom.

20220705 Me to the Third Power - Finding, Working and Sharing Myself - Our Journey with Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media   It’s been said we hear parts of our own stories in others. This panel of speakers shared the highs and lows of their individual journeys through emotional wellbeing.   Edited By: Jenine Stanley

20220706 Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for the sharing of information and experiences, and the chance to gently challenge others to see what simple adjustments could be made to better support a life of both sight loss and Diabetes. These peer-to-peer bonds provide a safe place to discuss innovative ideas and move past some of the things that are uncomfortable, to gain a better knowledge and understanding of living with sight loss and Diabetes together. Knowing that we are not alone in these experiences can make a positive difference in our lives, and shed new light on the face of adversity, amidst the darkness in which so many of us live.   Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20220706 Accessible Pharmacy - Knuckling down on Accessibility Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Three Co-Founders of Accessible Pharmacy described their rationale behind the founding of a full-service pharmacy serving the needs of individuals with blindness and vision impairment. One of the business partners who is blind explained his vision for a full-service pharmacy, sharing his own personal disappointing experiences with mainstream pharmacies. Participants also heard from Accessible Pharmacy's Chief Medical Officer about accessible durable medical equipment, inclusive of continuous glucose monitors, and how Accessible Pharmacy works to meet the needs of their blind and vision impaired customers!   Edited By:  Larry Gassman