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SusanGr Asked February 2022

How to get newer glasses for my elderly mom in a NH?

Are there organizations that have donated glasses that could get close to moms prescription?

Forestgal Apr 2022
Lions Clubs still collect glasses and hearing aides. Contact the nearest club or reach out online. There may be a small copay or none depending on income. We are called the Knights of the Blind.

jmicskinner Apr 2022
I think the Lions club ? For Eyes grandma went to one in DC

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JoAnn29 Feb 2022
If she is on Medicaid an Optometrist should be associated with the NH who will come in and fit her for a new pair. Thats if your State Medicaid pays for vision. If not on Medicaid maybe the Dr will still come in. You may need to pay out of pocket for a replacement but for someone with Dementia she shouldn't need anything fancy.

The Lions Club is an organization that used to collect glasses.

Geaton777 Feb 2022
Can you give us more info?

Your profile says your mom is 87 living in AL and has dementia/ALZ.

What does she need glasses for: reading? Distance? etc.

Is it the frames that are broken? Or is she not seeing well?

Thanks for the extra details.

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