Unexpected Changes in Vision As We Age Bring Unexpected Solutions With age there are many changes in life, some good and others that are more difficult. Some we expect, becoming grandparents, retiring, even arthritis and gray hair, but then we have the unexpected changes. At times we lose friends and loved ones, some struggle with … Continued
I hope that all of you enjoyed the day yesterday! I wanted to share what has happened in the year since I wrote about grandparenting with vision loss, the joys and the challenges. Well to quote an old song “the beat goes on…” A Tip to Adult Children I understand that you are caught in … Continued
What I Do for a Living Editor’s note: This week we are celebrating Vision Rehabilitation Therapist week. Join us in celebrating this honored and valued profession I am a vision rehabilitation therapist (VRT) and often I am asked exactly what I do for a living. The question is not as easy to answer as it … Continued
Parenting and Grandparenting Adventures Parenthood was one of the greatest adventures of my life. It was filled with highs and lows, many firsts from sleeping through the night to walking down the aisle at a child’s wedding. There were sticky kisses, scraped knees and broken hearts. For my children there was also Grandma. They all … Continued
Editor’s note: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and new Peer Advisor Linda Fugate, EdD, brings a practical approach to finding solutions for living with vision loss. Read Part One. Part Two focuses on three examples of applying the ADAPT method for problem solving. Solving the Challenges—Applying the ADAPT Method Attitude Example: Mary has macular degeneration. She is … Continued
Editor’s note: Last month VisionAware honored Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and the critical role they play in helping with people deal with all aspects of living with vision loss. Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and new Peer Advisor Linda Fugate, EdD, follows on this theme and brings a very practical approach to finding solutions for living with vision … Continued