Tips and Resources

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Download our Getting Started Guide, find a checklist for choosing a living community, and locate resources and tips for supporting a family member or friend.

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Getting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Welcome to Getting Started: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss. If you have been recently diagnosed with an eye condition, you are about to begin a journey for which you may not be prepared and may have many questions. The information provided here can help you […]

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Checklist for Choosing a Senior Living Community

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Choosing a senior living community includes several important considerations for individuals who are blind or low vision. Furthermore, older people are at higher risk for age-related vision problems, and it makes sense to keep these suggestions in mind when making a decision. The checklist is also useful for […]

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Tips for Supporting Individuals with Blindness/ Low Vision and Dementia

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)In the case of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, independence can be thought of as the ability to perform and engage in activities that foster quality of life for as long as possible. You as a family member play a vital role in this goal, but you need to […]

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Resource List for Supporting Individuals Who Are Blind/ Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)   by Audrey Demmitt, R.N., VisionAware Peer Support Group Advisor VisionAware Families and Friends— provides useful help for family members. VisionAware also has a directory of services and information on living with vision loss. Caregiver Action Network (CAN)— provides support group forums, videos, tip sheets, and resources […]

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