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Understand different terms and phrases related to vision loss.
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Past Issues of Featured Tips and Products Newsletter

Read past issues of the Featured Tips and Products Newsletter here. To have future tips e-mailed to you, visit AFB Senior Site's registration page.

How to Focus a Video Magnifier

Using a Pusher During Meals

Maximize Your Lighting

Should I Get a Dog Guide?

Preventing Falls

Cooking With Herbs

Pouring Liquids: How to Tell When to Stop

What You Need to Know About Digital TV Conversion

New Ways to Chop Your Veggies

Signature Guides

Creating Straight Rows in Your Garden

Plastic Trays as Organizing Tools

Using a Luggage Locator

Using a Power Strip

Low Vision Help

Prepare for Winter Emergencies

Alerting Devices for People with Hearing and Vision Loss

Quick Tips for Easier Reading on the Internet

Using Contrast in Your Kitchen

Assistive Technology on the Cheap

Listening to Books

Shed Some Light on the Subject

Wearing a Visor

Finding Rehabilitation Service Providers

Be Safe in Your Home

How to Apply Makeup

Staying Safe in Your Community

Talking to Your Pharmacist

Keeping Your Money Safe

Preparing for an Emergency

Walking with a Companion

Getting Your Groceries Home

Shopping for Groceries

Traveling for the Holidays

Using a Cell Phone

Labeling Your Groceries

Controlling Glare

Improving Contrast in Your Home

Making Phone Calls

Container Gardening

Labeling Medications

Large-Print Playing Cards

Matching Socks

Worry-Free Meals

Telling Time

Improved Lighting

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