Fall and winter bring shorter days, along with colder weather. This can severely impact the lives of our older family and friends. They may not want to drive after dark, meaning that they can't go out to dinner or stay late at a gathering. They may also struggle when they can't go outside for a nice walk, due to the freezing temperatures in Evansville.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that seniors should have their vision screened at least annually. Optometrists might recommend seeing the elderly every two years, depending on how much they smoke, whether they wear contact lenses, or if they have certain eye conditions. These screenings include measuring your eyesight using the Snellen chart (a standardized visual acuity test) and refraction (the process of correcting optical errors).

Do you enjoy hosting dinner parties? Do you miss having your friends stop by for an impromptu party? You may be wondering about how you can still have fun when you have a caregiver or even someone who lives with you to provide assistance at all times. 

Here are some tips to continue to host parties without feeling awkward or annoyed about having a caregiver by your side.

Seasonal allergies can make life difficult. Even though you are ready for spring after the cold winter, your allergies can make life unbearable. You may be dealing with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and even sneezing and coughing. Many allergy sufferers also deal with intense headaches that come along with all of the other symptoms.