LOS
ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent vision
loss can reduce people's ability to care for themselves, live
independently and navigate their community. More than 7
million adults in the U.S. have vision loss and blindness and
an estimated 93 million adults are at high risk for serious
vision loss.
Common reasons for vision loss include age-related macular
degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. If you
or a loved one are dealing with recent vision loss, it's important
to take steps to find the right support. Here are 3 tips for
adults dealing with recent vision loss:
- Address your mental health. Receiving a
life-changing diagnosis can be overwhelming. Organizations
like Wayfinder Family Services have programs that provide
adjustment counseling, which can help people process the stress and
emotions that come with acquiring a disability and empower them to
learn self-advocacy and educate others.
- Find programs specializing in adult vision
loss. Programs with names like Older Individuals who are
Blind can be misleading because adults under 55 often qualify for
these free services. Wayfinder's Independent Living Skills For
Adults Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired program helps adults
regain independence via in-home visits, assistive technology,
orientation and mobility and more. Visit the website or
call (323) 295-4555 Ext 451 for details.
- Discover online resources. From blogs and guides to
self-advocacy tools, the internet offers a host of helpful
resources for adults with recent vision loss. Wayfinder has a
curated playlist of videos covering topics such as
assistive devices, orientation and mobility, and adaptive sports
for the blind and visually impaired.
About Wayfinder Family Services
Wayfinder Family
Services provides expert, individualized support and services
to children, youth, adults and families—from people with vision
loss and developmental disabilities to children in need of
temporary shelter, foster care and adoption.
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