Redesigning Your Home and Fall Prevention

Information and resources to help you make home modifications and provide information about fall prevention, including a home evaluation questionnaire.

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Bathroom Accessibility

Tile, water, slippery surfaces—the bathroom can present many hazards for someone with even a slight degree of low vision or loss of mobility. Minimize your risk of accidents with these easy-to-manage adaptations. By making your bathroom safer and more conveniently organized, you can minimize the possibility of falling and take care of personal hygiene more […]

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Creating a Safe, Functional, and Comfortable Home with Low Vision 

Your home should be a place of comfort, safety, and independence. For people who are blind or have low vision, thoughtful organization, lighting, and use of contrast can make every room more functional. Below are practical tips for the bedroom, closets, living room, kitchen, and home office.  Bedroom and Closets  The bedroom should be a […]

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Low Vision Considerations

Considering lighting, glare, contrast, and color is important when evaluating your home room by room. This section gives specific suggestions to help you with your decisions.

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Protect Your Independence: Create a Fall Prevention Plan 

by Audrey Demmitt, RN, VisionAware Peer Advisor Being Pro-Active  My vision loss has caused me to fall many times in the past. As I get older, this concerns me because I realize the potential for serious injuries. So, I decided to attend a workshop on Fall Prevention. I would like to share the highlights of […]

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