People experiencing reduced vision usually struggle with some of the normal day-to-day activities. For those with age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, or diabetic retinopathy, learning about resources and ways to maintain independence and safety at home can help reduce the possibility of injury or depression.
Aunt Ann’s Home Care’s caregivers are trained in gently encouraging and providing specialized care in the San Francisco area for those with vision loss. View the informative vision loss resources below and contact Aunt Ann’s Home Care for a free in-home assessment.
Downloadable Tools and Tips:
Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer.
Web Resources:
Click the links below to access resource websites to find out more about assisting the sight impaired.
Videos on Adaptations to Assist the Sight Impaired
The American Federation of the Blind provides these excellent videos containing tips to assist the sight impaired:
Home adaptations
Cooking and meals
Caregiver Tips for People with Low Vision
Downloadable form offers 10 helpful tips for those who care for people with low vision, courtesy of the owner of Magnifiers and More.
Self Help for Vision Loss
VisionAware.org is a self-help resource center for vision loss website that provides free, practical, hands-on information to enhance quality of life and independence for adults with vision loss, their families and friends, caregivers and related professionals.
