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Needing advice for an elderly blind woman (self.Blind)
submitted by ValarMorghulisBitch
hi,
I volunteer for a group for elderly people. One of my favourite guests is blind, and rapidly losing what sight she did have (she could see light/shadows and super large print for phone numbers etc. I'm looking for some ideas about what I can do to help her. She enjoys watching history channel but can't use the tv guide so just watches at the same time next week. I've taken to sitting with her and working out what she was watching that she liked during the week, and I'll call her the day it's due to come on again.
Are there any easy ways I could get her some audio books? any other suggestions about what we could be doing each week? (we give them morning tea and lunch, do some exercises, and then play games/have social times)
thanks for any help!
I volunteer for a group for elderly people. One of my favourite guests is blind, and rapidly losing what sight she did have (she could see light/shadows and super large print for phone numbers etc. I'm looking for some ideas about what I can do to help her. She enjoys watching history channel but can't use the tv guide so just watches at the same time next week. I've taken to sitting with her and working out what she was watching that she liked during the week, and I'll call her the day it's due to come on again.
Are there any easy ways I could get her some audio books? any other suggestions about what we could be doing each week? (we give them morning tea and lunch, do some exercises, and then play games/have social times)
thanks for any help!
HelpMeDevices 2 points 6y ago
You can try using an alarm of some kind to act as a reminder for her. For instance, alarm clock sounds at 3pm to alert her to a show that she may be interested in is coming on.
Also, try playing with / increasing the brightness / contrast of the television set. It may look awkward for you, but it may help her see the history channel a little bit better.
Also, try playing with / increasing the brightness / contrast of the television set. It may look awkward for you, but it may help her see the history channel a little bit better.
fastfinge 2 points 6y ago
What country are you in? Most countries have free audiobook libraries for blind people to use. These days, at least in the US and Canada, the books come as digital files, that you load on to a special player the library can provide. So if she can't use a computer, you would just have to pick several books she might like and download them to the player for her.
Also, depending on your country and where you get your TV, audio description, and a talking TV guide might be available. For example, $1 is the one for Canada. It can be read on the computer, or there is a toll free number she can call.
Also, depending on your country and where you get your TV, audio description, and a talking TV guide might be available. For example, $1 is the one for Canada. It can be read on the computer, or there is a toll free number she can call.
BlackberryKei 1 points 6y ago
Hi! $1 is the link for the US National Library service for the blind. I used to work for my state's blind services program and work for a low vision optometrist now, so I can give you a bunch of resources if you're in the US. Just let me know :)
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