June is Cataracts Awareness Month. Why is it so important to learn about, and get screened for, cataracts? Cataracts affect 70% of adults by age 75, and CDC data indicates that over 17% of adults above age 40 have a cataract in one or both eyes.

Age Safe® America will join the National Association of Health Care Assistants to celebrate, recognize, and pay respects for the incredible work that the nearly 1 million-strong contingent of frontline heroes bring to our elders and people with disabilities everyday.

Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, spreads knowledge about women’s increased risk for several ocular (eye-related) conditions, and encourage them to take action to protect their vision.