Try: Use dishes that have a dark side and a light side to provide contrast to the food set plates on a contrasting table cloth or placemat do not use heavily decorated plates as food becomes difficult to identify do not use clear glasses or dishes as they are invisible enhance contrast between the food […]
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The Care recipient (cr) has low vision and is having trouble seeing things in his her home
Try: Use color to help the cr see important objects or areas paint doorsills white if the flooring is dark or add brightly colored flowers along the walkway to the front door use a variety of textures such as velcro rubber bands and raised dots to help identify edges objects or appliance controls apply them […]
Care recipient (cr) has low vision and needs more lighting in the home to see better
Try: Keep even levels of light both inside and outside the home to make it easier for the cr’s eyes to adapt from one space to another keep foyer well lit so that when the cr comes inside on a bright sunny day his her eyes will have an easier time adjusting to the change […]
Care recipient (cr) has low vision and is always bumping into the furniture
Try: Get rid of low furniture that is easy to trip over such as coffee tables and footstools move furniture against walls to create a large area of uncluttered space in the center of the room discuss moving any furniture with the cr first the cr may rely on specific location of furniture to find […]
Care recipient (cr) has low vision and has fallen several times in the home dues to floor surfaces
Try: Repair or replace torn carpet because a foot cane or walker can easily get caught remove area carpets or throw rugs when rugs or carpeting cannot be eliminated place non-skid padding under rugs or secure to floor with double-sided tape use only matte non-shiny finishes on the floor remove doorsills whenever possible or paint […]
The Care recipient (cr) has trouble seeing the tv or doing tasks because there is too much glare in the room from the windows
Try: Hang sheer curtains blinds or light filtering shades that maintain privacy but allow light through paint or apply tape in a bright color on the wand or knob controls of window blinds so the cr can find it Materials: Sheer curtains blinds or light filtering shades bright colored tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, […]
The Care recipient (cr) is visually impaired and has trouble seeing who is at the door
Try: Install an intercom system at the door so that visitors can identify themselves Materials: Intercom system Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: A adapted from household tips for people with low vision by rosemary bakker cornell university Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and […]
The Care recipient (cr) is visually impaired and needs help making home safe for doing daily routines
Try: Re-arrange furniture to make walking and finding things easier remove clutter and unnecessary items on the floors make a clear path in each room and from room to room paint doorways another color than the walls to make them stand out remove area rugs to prevent slipping or tripping replace heavy carpet with flat […]
The Care recipient (cr) is visually impaired and needs help making home easier to get around in and do daily activities
Try: Install extra lighting in the areas where the cr reads sews or does hobbies buy lights with adjustable arms that can be moved very close to the cr’s reading or work area also consider a lighted visor if the cr works in the garage in evening hours install additional lighting install additional lighting in […]
Care recipient (cr) is losing his her vision and needs help coping with the loss of sight
Try: Check into church and community resources for support groups for people grieving a loss many grief support groups welcome members grieving any type of loss in their lives including loss of vision research national state and county agencies that offer help and Materials: Computer with internet access pen and paper Categories: Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, […]