Author Archives: Pris Rogers

Provided by the Helen Keller National Center Hearing loss can increase with age, which can be especially difficult for those experiencing combined hearing and vision loss. Fortunately, you can take steps to remain fully engaged in the world around you. To Enhance Communication via Speech: Ask Others to: Dining at a Restaurant: Enjoying TV Technology […]

Family, friends, and professionals are often unsure of how to interact with and assist older people who are blind or low vision. They aren’t sure what individuals can see, what is considered standard courtesy, and what type of assistance older people who are blind or low vision may desire. Know that the vision of one […]

Time and again, professionals in disciplines such as healthcare, aging, and social work are not aware of best practices in working with adults who are blind or have low vision. Yet, among Americans 40 years of age and older, 12 million+ report significant difficulty seeing, resulting in reduced ability to engage in necessary daily tasks […]