|
"I
live in a split-level apartment. Soon after my glaucoma became more
advanced, I nearly had a bad spill going from the living room up to
the dining room. I'm OK, but it was a little scary. I'd hate to
give up my apartment, but I'm wondering if it's still safe for me to
live here."
|
The
onset of vision loss naturally brings with it some anxiety about home
safety and maintaining independence. The good news is that almost
any home—whether it's a house or an apartment—can be made
safer and easier to navigate with a few straightforward and often
inexpensive modifications.
In
this section, you'll discover how applying simple concepts involving
lighting,
organization, and
contrasts
in color and texture can help you to feel comfortable and confident
in your living space.
It's
still your home. Live in it.
If you or a loved one are working on modifying your home to make it more accessible, you can ask questions or share your tips on the AFB Senior Site Home Adaptations message board.
Related Books from AFB Press
Making Life More Livable: Simple Adaptations for Living at Home After Vision Loss
|
Vision loss doesn't have to work against you.
