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 Home Safety: Enhancing Contrast and Color 

For individuals with low vision, it can be difficult to distinguish between similar colors, such as curbs and sidewalks, white or beige pills, or a white toilet on a white floor. Enhancing color and contrast in your home is one of the simplest, most cost-effective, and effective ways to improve your ability to navigate and […]

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Illuminate Your Independence: Low Vision Lighting & Glare Control 

If you live with low vision, you understand that proper lighting isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Surprising to many, simply adjusting your light sources can dramatically enhance your ability to read, write, cook, manage household tasks, and engage in daily life with greater independence. This article focuses on maximizing light quality, minimizing glare, and […]

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Protect Your Independence: Create a Fall Prevention Plan  

by Audrey Demmitt, RN, VisionAware Peer Advisor 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. Below are some highlights of what I learned.  Falls Are […]

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