Aging 101

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Find out about the prevalence of blindness and low vision among older people, tips and techniques for serving them, and some of the significant issues that older people who are new to blindness or low vision face.

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Aging and Vision Loss Tool Kit

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) 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. […]

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Social Determinants of Health: Their Relation to Vision, Aging, and Advocacy

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) 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 […]

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Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults and Their Relationship to Vision Loss

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)by Alberta L. Orr, MSW Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns in our aging society. In fact, loneliness and social isolation are international public health concerns that particularly affect the aging society globally (Fakoya et al., 2020; Campaign to End Loneliness, 2013). Toward the end […]

Understanding Vision Loss from Common Health Conditions

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Various health conditions can impact our vision as we age, especially if we have blindness or low vision. This guide provides information on how specific conditions like arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia can affect our vision, along with practical tips for managing these changes. Arthritis and Vision […]

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Big Data is a Big Deal for Older People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) 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 […]