Senior Vision Issues? Here’s Why They May Require Immediate Medical Care

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If you feel as though newspaper print is becoming smaller and smaller as you age, you’re in good company! Many of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or reaching for a magnifier. While not everyone encounters senior vision […]

These Innovative Products Can Enhance the Independence of the Visually Impaired

There are many innovative and useful specialty products for people who have low vision. These products can be sophisticated or surprisingly simple, and are designed to make it easier to access printed material, use computers, travel and perform activities of daily living. Here are a few examples of innovative products to enhance the independence of […]

Simple Home Adaptations to Enhance Safety of Persons with Low Vision

Enhancing independence for a person who is sight impaired can be as straightforward as simple home modifications that make activities safer and more convenient. Evaluating and modifying the home does not have to be expensive or difficult. The key things to keep in mind are to reduce clutter and pay special attention to the basic […]

Colors Can Make a Difference to a Person with Low Vision

If you have family members or friends with reduced vision, pay attention to colors and contrast around their homes. Improving the colors and contrast in the home will allow for increased safety and independence. Contact us online or call 603-217-0149 to learn how our caregivers can help. Here are some simple rules to remember regarding color […]

Reduced Vision? Give an Advantage with These Lighting Tips

It is amazing how a few small adjustments to lighting can make such a difference to a person with reduced vision. For example, did you know that cutting the distance in half between a light source and the task (by bringing the light closer to the work) will make the brightness or intensity of the […]