Aging and Vision Loss: A Handbook for Families
Offers reassuring and helpful information on meeting the needs of a family member who is losing their vision. Includes support and resources for family caregivers.
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Catalog Number: F-B0022
Publishers: APH Press
Authors: Alberta L. Orr, Priscilla Rogers
Format: Print, EPUB
Product Description
As the number of older persons experiencing vision loss continues to increase at an exploding rate over the upcoming years, all of us may find that a family member or friend we care about has become visually impaired. This handbook offers reassuring and helpful information on meeting the needs of a family member who is losing their vision, including support and resources for caregivers.
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Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Getting Started: The Basics
Chapter 2 Recognizing the Signs of Vision Loss
Chapter 3 Emotional Reactions to Vision Loss
Chapter 4 Family Dynamics: On the Road to Adjustment
Chapter 5 Finding Professional Help
Chapter 6 A New Approach to Everyday Tasks
Chapter 7 A Home that Supports Independence
Chapter 8 Vision Loss and Other Health Conditions
Chapter 9 Support from Friends and the Community
Chapter 10 Enjoying Leisure Activities
Afterword: The Road Ahead
Appendix: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Notes
Resources
Index
About the Authors
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Authors/Editors: Alberta L. Orr, Priscilla Rogers
Media: Book
Format: Print, EPUB
Language: English
Publishers: APH Press
Publication Date: 2006
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