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Vision
loss happens to families, not just individuals. If you have a
parent, spouse, other family member, or friend who is experiencing
vision loss, you naturally want to offer comfort and support. What
you may want most of all, however, is to see that person in the same
light as before: independent, capable, and full of life.
This
section is primarily for family and friends of people with vision
loss and is designed to provide advice and direction on how to assist
your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.
Start here—and we encourage you to check out this entire web
site, as it contains information that will help you understand what
your loved one is going through. You can also ask questions or share your story on the AFB Senior Site Friends and Family message board.
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Earl and Bonnie Truax: A Husband and Wife Story
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Related Books from AFB Press
Aging and Vision Loss: A Handbook for Families
Out of the Corner of My Eye: Living with Vision Loss in Later Life
Listen to Esther Smith Discussing Out of the Corner of My Eye
Transcript of Esther Smith Discussing Out of the Corner of My Eye
Esther Smith: I have had the opportunity of reviewing several times the book entitled Out of the Corner of My Eye, and feel it is a wonderful learning tool for anyone who has that condition. The book was authored by Ms. Ringgold, who has had macular degeneration for some 10 years. It's obvious that she's a knowledgeable, educated woman who has chronilized her condition of macular degeneration from being a very slight case to an advanced case. I would certainly recommend either reading or listening to this book to anyone who has the condition of macular degeneration, not only to help you cope with your condition but also for your family to understand how you are coping and how they can help you.
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My family is my biggest support.
