Introduction

Choosing a Helper

Supply List

All Old Folks Are Not the Same

How Old Is Old?

Making Sense of Sensory Change

Changing Attitudes

My Thoughts and Feelings

Youth Reading List

References

Credits

Making Sense of Sensory Changes

2. Helping A Person Who Has Vision Problems

Project Skill

• discovering ways to help an older person who has vision problems

Life Skill

• relating to others; problem solving and decision making

What to do

List some things you can do to create a safe and comfortable environment for an older person who has vision problems.

For example,

	Make sure there is enough light in the room to see clearly.

	Make sure throw rugs are properly secured and toys or 
	other objects are not in the way.

Now its your turn.

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   As you can see, there are many things you can do to help a person who has vision problems. Above all, it is important to be patient! Rushing older people only makes the situation worse for them.

   

   Read "Hearing Changes." This information will prepare you for the hearing loss experience that follows.