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My heart goes out to you and your mom. My mom is in a similar situation having become progressively blind due to Macular. In addition she is in a wheelchair. She has been mild cognitive impairment which I think makes it more difficult as she is aware of her diminished quality of life. It's impossible for her to participate in the group recreational activities hosted by her care home. Her days are long and lonely. We have hired a private companion who is a senior that reads to her and plays music on her iPad. There is also a volunteer who takes her for walks in the adjacent park. The CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) has Resources such as book tapes and easy to use players. Family members come to visit whenever they can and make phone calls for her. It's a very difficult time with no easy solutions. My best to you and your mom.
My godmother went blind due to macular degeneration. It’s really hard for them to adjust. Their world has literally gone black.
Do you think your mom would enjoy audio books or soothing music? My area has a radio station that caters to the blind. They have volunteers who read wonderful books, articles from magazines, local newspapers, etc.
Call local resources in the area that help the blind. They will have suggestions for you.
All good suggestions - one activity our visually limited seniors enjoyed was making beaded necklaces and bracelets. Multi-colored wooden beads and fishing line were the only materials. Color order didn’t matter - and each one was truly unique! Audible books and tapes (second hand shop may have options) music all the time and definitely people she lovesaround for support - it must be so scary for her! .keeping things in their proper place is also essential to avoid frustration and breakage and tripping. senior centers and other service organizations may help - Consider personal care / companion - human or a trained service animal- if she is otherwise well and not living with dementia. Other senses may be heightened - smells and sounds may become more noticeable. here are several service organizations that may help. https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/resources-for-visually-impaired/#:~:text=American%20Foundation%20for%20the%20Blind,-The%20primary%20goal
My mom resisted getting an Alexa, but now would really miss not having it. She can ask time, temperature, basic information from the Internet. Others might enjoy podcasts, music, using for Audible books or Amazon music with those services added. Also games - Mom isn't interested in those so not sure what is available, but I know there are some.
lustrong: My mother, who was a legally blind woman (partial definition of ' legally blind' per my mother's retinologist: she had peripheral vision and differs from the designation 'completely blind') and was a candidate for a number of aids and devices through the COB (Commissioner of the Blind). This allowed my mother to LIVE ALONE in her own home many states away from me until her blood pressure plummeted and was an entirely separate issue from her low vision. The legally blind designation is often called low vision. Some of the aids were as follows: Magnifier machine. Tea cup/hot water sensor to enable user to pour hot water into a cup without spillage. Large print materials.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Do you think your mom would enjoy audio books or soothing music? My area has a radio station that caters to the blind. They have volunteers who read wonderful books, articles from magazines, local newspapers, etc.
Call local resources in the area that help the blind. They will have suggestions for you.
Best wishes to you and your mother.
Our local Blind Instititue had many resources to help.
Someone will be assigned to her and be able to help with training for daily personal activities and hobbies.
If her hearing is decent can you ask that she be escorted to the main lobby of the AL. She may need help making some friends and socializing.
Can you hire a part time caregiver to help with her social activities?
The best of luck to you and mom.
wooden beads and fishing line were the only materials. Color order didn’t matter - and each one was truly unique!
Audible books and tapes (second hand shop may have options) music all the time and definitely people she lovesaround for support - it must be so scary for her!
.keeping things in their proper place is also essential to avoid frustration and breakage and tripping.
senior centers and other service organizations may help -
Consider personal care / companion - human or a trained service animal- if she is otherwise well and not living with dementia.
Other senses may be heightened - smells and sounds may become more noticeable.
here are several service organizations that may help.
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/resources-for-visually-impaired/#:~:text=American%20Foundation%20for%20the%20Blind,-The%20primary%20goal
Magnifier machine.
Tea cup/hot water sensor to enable user to pour hot water into a cup without spillage.
Large print materials.
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