Episode Details

On this episode, we are getting ready for the holidays and spending time with loved ones. But what do you do when its clear, your loved one is having vision issues? We'll talk about some simple tweaks that can make the holidays accessible to keep those traditions alive. We’ll also discuss how to handle those difficult conversations and what resources are available.

On this podcast

• Jeff Fox, Narrator
• Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
• Melisa Matthews, Digital Content Manager for Family Connect
• Katie Frederick, Digital Content Manager for VisionAware
• Alan Lovell, Information and Referral Services Coordinator

Additional Links

• Emotional Adjustment to Vision Loss: It's A Family Matter - VisionAware
• Reactions to Vision Loss - VisionAware
• What Family Members Need to Know about Vision Loss and Its Impact - VisionAware
• The Getting Started Guide is available in English and Spanish, as an accessible PDF on VisionAware.org, and a hardcopy print booklet we will mail upon request. 
• APH also sells Aging and vision Loss: a Handbook for Families, that has useful information.
• I&R Hotline: 1-800-232-5463