Try: Use a large print high contrast keyboard use a clear font such as ariel or tahoma when writing make this the default font on the computer increase the size of the monitor set the cr’s incoming email to a font size that he she can see use a keyboard or mouse with a built-in […]

Try: Switch to a contrasting color toothbrush so that it will show up in the medicine cabinet or on the sink squeeze the tooth paste onto the palm of the hand finger teeth or tongue and then wipe it up with the toothbrush buy special low vision toothbrushes with black bristles Materials: Contrasting color toothbrush […]

Try: Attach a white label with large black print to the bottle place pills on a contrasting mat so that they will be visible white pills on a light colored counter top are difficult to see use a hand magnifier to see the print use a recorder that is made for medicine bottles the pharmacist […]

Try: Use a stand magnifier syringe magnifier or strong low vision glasses to help see the markings on a syringe use syringes in pre-measured dosages use syringes that make clicking sounds as you measure the medication Materials: Stand magnifier syringe magnifier or strong low vision glasses syringes in pre-measured dosages syringes that make clicking sounds […]

Try: Use a wall-mounted mirror with an extension arm use a magnifying mirror with or without illumination to put make up on magnification mirrors are made up to 10x power Materials: Wall-mounted mirror with an extension arm magnifying mirror with or without illumination Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: […]

Try: Color the outlet plate a dark color so that the light colored outlet is easier to see tape a short extension cord to the wall at a convenient height use a surge protector in a convenient place to make the outlet easier to use Materials: Wall-mounted mirror with an extension arm magnifying mirror with […]

Try: Install lighting in closets but remember to avoid glare be organized; put everything in its own place put dividers in drawers to separate items learn to hang outfits that go together on the same hanger or place hangers together with rubber bands use sock sorters to keep matching socks together in the wash and […]

Try: Wear good slippers with backs and wear slippers only when going to bed wear shoes at all other times put shoes or slippers away as soon as they are removed to avoid tripping do not walk around in socks put furniture along walls unless it is needed for support or balance remove the footboard […]

Try: Place a brightly colored object or sponge in the tub that will float as the water rises put a contrasting tape at desired water level Materials: Bright colored object or sponge bright colored tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: A adapted from useful home adaptations […]