A blind and/or visually impaired individual faces a number of challenges if they choose to age in their own home. These challenges are typically easily overcome with the assistance of a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver. Most of the challenges involve simple household activities. While these individuals do not typically need medical assistance, they can greatly benefit from non medical home care. A small amount of assistance can greatly improve the quality of life for these folks. The following are just a few advantages of home care for the blind and visually impaired.
Organization
Having an organized home is crucial for the blind and visually impaired. Everything must have a specific location so it can easily be accessed. Labeling is another important key to independent living. Very large print labels or raised labels can be added to household items. A simple process like matching ones clothes comes easy to the sighted. But for the blind, it is extremely difficult. It is helpful if the clothing is labeled, so they are able to dress themselves properly. Labeling and organization are much more important when it comes to the use of food and cleaning products. A SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver can assist with these issues.
Reading
Most blind people are taught braille at an early age. However, for those who lose their vision later in life, learning braille is rarely undertaken. Reading the mail or important documents becomes nearly impossible for many of the visually impaired. SYNERGY HomeCare caregivers can assist in reading these items to clients, assist with filling out forms, and even reading enjoyable materials to our clients such as newspapers or books.
Cleaning
Many able-bodied blind people are perfectly capable of cleaning their own home. But, if you cannot see, you do not know what you have missed. SYNERGY HomeCare caregivers can take on the cleaning of these overlooked areas in the home. The clients home then remains a clean and safe envoirnment for the client to live in.
These examples are only a few of the many ways in which a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver can assist the blind and visually impaired so that they can remain in the comfort of their own home. It is entirely possible for individuals with visual impairement to have a high quality of life with just a little help. Contact SYNERGY HomeCare today for more information on how our trained and screened caregivers can help you or your loved one. contact us at 512-872-6116.
