Aging and Vision Loss
A Handbook for Families
Alberta L. Orr and Priscilla Rogers
Contents
PREFACE, print edition pages v–vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, print edition pages vii–viii
INTRODUCTION, print edition pages 1–6
Chapter 1 Getting Started: The Basics, print edition pages 7–17
Chapter 2 Recognizing the Signs of Vision Loss, print edition pages 18–44
Chapter 3 Emotional Reactions to Vision Loss, print edition pages 45–64
Chapter 4 Family Dynamics: On the Road to Adjustment, print edition pages 65–81
Chapter 5 Finding Professional Help, print edition pages 82–93
Chapter 6 A New Approach to Everyday Tasks, print edition pages 94–119
Chapter 7 A Home that Supports Independence, print edition pages 120–143
Chapter 8 Vision Loss and Other Health Conditions, print edition pages 144–153
Chapter 9 Support from Friends and the Community, print edition pages 154–165
Chapter 10 Enjoying Leisure Activities, print edition pages 166–179
Afterword: The Road Ahead, print edition page 180
Appendix: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, print edition pages 181–190
NOTES, print edition pages 191–193
RESOURCES, print edition pages 194–224
INDEX, print edition pages 225–230
ABOUT THE AUTHORS, print edition pages 231–232