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I would like to find an organization that helps people with devices that can assist people who have low vision..preferable free. I really don't know how to find out. Her eye dr is of little help. He has said her vision is as good as it will ever be.
For books and magazines you can get her enrolled in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled through the Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/nls/ All it takes is her doctor signing the sheet and they will then provide the equipment and a full selection of talking books, far, far more than anything available at the public library, and it's all FREE.
Also, find a low vision specialist - contact the Lions Club. They are special optometrists who help make the best of the vision she has left. It was a tremendous help to my father and they can point you to all the resources available at free or reduced cost.
My father thinks the best thing is his talking watch and talking alarm clock. You can buy them out of the low vision catalogs. Also he used an Amazon Echo for keeping a calendar and reminders, playing music, etc. You can even use them to make phone calls.
Get her started on using the technology early and often because it gets harder and harder for them to remember how to use the tools as they age. My dad had a huge special magnifier/reader machine that now just collects dust because he's forgotten how to use it.
If there is an aSsociation for the blind near you you, they provide reading lights and magnifiers. Also check with your Atea Agency on Aging. They sometimes have assistive devices available.
Your County should have a Dept of Disabilities. Call them and maybe they can put u in touch with the Dept for the blind.
If Mom likes to read, get a Kindle App and download to a tablet. You can enlarge the words. Check with your local library if they have services.
I am so surprised when members say their doctors can't give you any information. Where else would you get it? I worked for a Visiting Nurse Assoc. As the Secretary it was up to me to make sure I was up to date on resources available in my area. If a client needed info we didn't have, my boss left it up to me to help the client find that info. I had a table laid out with this information so anyone coming in could browse and pick up what interested them.
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.
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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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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.
Also, find a low vision specialist - contact the Lions Club. They are special optometrists who help make the best of the vision she has left. It was a tremendous help to my father and they can point you to all the resources available at free or reduced cost.
My father thinks the best thing is his talking watch and talking alarm clock. You can buy them out of the low vision catalogs. Also he used an Amazon Echo for keeping a calendar and reminders, playing music, etc. You can even use them to make phone calls.
Get her started on using the technology early and often because it gets harder and harder for them to remember how to use the tools as they age. My dad had a huge special magnifier/reader machine that now just collects dust because he's forgotten how to use it.
If Mom likes to read, get a Kindle App and download to a tablet. You can enlarge the words. Check with your local library if they have services.
I am so surprised when members say their doctors can't give you any information. Where else would you get it? I worked for a Visiting Nurse Assoc. As the Secretary it was up to me to make sure I was up to date on resources available in my area. If a client needed info we didn't have, my boss left it up to me to help the client find that info. I had a table laid out with this information so anyone coming in could browse and pick up what interested them.
I know of The Lighthouse. Also, I believe the Library of Congress lends "talking books" at no cost.
Have you searched online for "vision assistance" or a similar topic?
You might start here:
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-help-paying-eye-care