Author Archives: Pris Rogers

ADA National Network: provides information, guidance, and training on how the ADA applies to older people, including people with disabilities. APH Directory of Services: provides over 2,000 profiles of agencies serving people who are blind or visually impaired categorized by type of services such as low vision and daily living. Aging and Vision Loss Toolkit:   […]

Consider typical concerns throughout your life. You worry about where to live, how to pay your bills, your health and medical bills, receiving an adequate education, and remaining socially connected. Reflect on how these concerns will affect you as you grow older and begin to experience health issues. These considerations form the basis of this […]

As a part of the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition initiatives, big data regarding people aged 65+ in the United States was utilized to study older Americans and vision loss in a collaboration between VisionServe Alliance (VSA) and The Ohio State University College of Optometry. In November 2021, the two organizations embarked on a […]

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 senior living staff or planners. Environmental barriers […]

Do you wish there was a guide explaining how to work with an older person experiencing vision loss later in life? Perhaps you are an individual who offers a variety of services to older people but has not had an opportunity to learn about blindness/ low vision. Knowing how to work with an older person […]