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Show Senior & Health 9ews February 23, 2001 The Summit County Bee Tage A7 Help is Available To Utah Residents Struggling With High Energy Bills The Eye Institute of Utah Recommends Prevention Measures Consumer Guidance has estah-lishe- d a rant fund to help people who are having financial problems because of high energy costs. This grant program is funded by private donations from corporations and private citizens who receive a tax exemption because of the organizations 501(c)3 it status granted by the internal Revenue For non-prof- Immediate Opening: East Canyon Resort. Security position open, evenings. Rotating 7 day Must schedule. be mature, good natured, have general handyman & ambitious skills, dependable. Call Carol at 359-903- 0 or 829-4136. Service. "Many people who are struggling with cnergv bills do not know that financial assistance is available from nonprofit organizations and from the government", says Jim Surasak, national spokesperson for Consumer Guidance. "We have established the Energy Help Grant Program and also publish a number of booklets to help consumers who are struggling with rising energy costs. Consumer Guidance Corporation is an organization established by volunteers dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages who need financial assistance to help pay for consumer debts, energy bills, prescription drugs and medical care. The primary puipose of Consumer Guidance Corporation is to educate and assist consumers with all consumer debt issues. . , Consumers cun receive a free more and application grant Information about othci financial 5 or by help by calling (202) Consumer Guidance's visinng Internet web site: ww w.Consumcrliuidjncc.org Corporations or individuals who wish to contribute to Consumer Guidance's Energy Help Grant Program can send tax deductible contributions to: UT Consumer P.O. Guidance. Box 96051, Washington. DC 20000-605545-103- Your ticket to a secure Awareness Month Low-Visio- n Vision I'chruary is National Awareness Month and The I c Institute ol I hah is advocating low vision prevention through common sense measures and liequent eve examinations. laiw vision reters to impaired vision after all conventional means ot correction and surgery have been used, a corrected visual acuity ot 2(V70 or wrorse. or a greatly reduced visual field. Iavw vision aftccts more than 13 million Americans and is caused by a variety of diseases. Macular degeneration is the most common cause of permanent vision loss in adults. Glaucoma is also a common cause of low vision. Cataracts can cause significant loss ot vision, but this is often correctable with surgetv depending on the severity ot the cataract and level ol visual loss. Diabetes van cause damage to the retina, the light sensing lavci in the hack of the eye. resulting in low vision. Injuries also account for significant loss of visum. According to Dr. John Armstrong, retinal disease specialist for The Eye Institute. The best way to prevent low vision and its progression is through regular eye exams, especially if you are genetically predisposed to macular degeneration, diabetes, cataracts or glaucoma. People can take common sense measures which will help prevent or lessen the cflccts ot conditions leading to low vision," Armstrong continued. "Anyone who spends signit icant lime outdoors should wear lenses which protect against harmful ultraviolet light. Also, always wear protective evcwcai when doing hazardous tasks, such as mowing the lawn or using power tools. In addition, the cflccts of low vision can he reduced by keeping rooms evenly lit with generous amounts of light. Armstrong said. "When doing close-utasks, move lamps closet and he sure they shine on the object being viewed, because this will help reduce shadows and glare." retirement. 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Examinations are performed by a nurse practitioner. Costs are reasonable. No one will be denied use of the dink; all services are confidential. in-du- NASD SIPC Fpr moit info, or an appointment, call Hours: Mon. Tucs., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. 649-598- cience Piet 9. - 5 p.m. m. Best taster Best Nutrition. Best.lngredients New & I'scd WijtitAUr 7 I Park City Community Clinic a family planning 5 Salt Lake City (801 ) Kamas Valley (435) For those already cuping with vision loss, there aic many aids available such as magniliers. telescopic lenses, closed cii cuit TV systems. clip-o- n loupes and several ot devices," types projection Armstrong concluded "These optical aids do nut eliminate the underlying condition, which limits vision, but they often help people with low visum perform many tasks in a neai normal lashion and can even help them maintain their independence." 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