When the diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause serious problems with vision.
Loss of Central vision affecting the ability to focus directly on objects. People often complain that they only see the spots instead of faces and objects, or strange shadows. If you are not you, and not your house. Such vision problems can quickly reduce the quality of life and impede the movement of daepo own home.
Fortunately, there are life hacks that will help you to establish the life of a person with impaired vision.
What to change in the house of a person with impaired vision
Some changes apply to the entire home, among them.
- To remove all obstacles. Danger rugs, electrical cords, foot rests and any items on the floor. Importantly, obezpechit safe movement around the apartment visually impaired person.
- Contrasting switches. If the panel vyklyuchaetsya with the surface of the walls, it is difficult to detect. Experts recommend to change these panels.
- Less patterns and stripes!Plain colors and smooth texture for easy differentiation of gender from objects and furniture.
- Adjustable window covering will reduce glare. In any room, it is important to use coatings for Windows such as blinds or curtains that allow you to control the amount of light entering the room and prevent glare interfere with daily tasks.
What to change in the lobby, the stairs and the doorway
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- Check steps and stairs. If your house has different levels, even if it’s just a notch or two, it is important that some type of visual identification between changes in the levels to prevent falls. Add strips of bright color on the edges of stairs can help, as well as covering the stairs (carpet or paint), which contrasts with the floor.
- Install railings or grab bars. Every stairs should have handrails at least on one side, but installing them on both sides increases security. In addition, grab bars can be strategically placed anywhere, difficult to maneuver, part of the house.
- Paint the door and door frame for maximum contrast. Door and door frame should be easily recognizable in each room and to contrast with adjacent wall surfaces that you can easily determine open or closed door.
What to change in the kitchen of a person with low vision
- Provide contrast between the countertop and the floor. When your Central vision deteriorates, it can be difficult to understand where over the top, if the floor of similar color. You can resolve this problem, by making a contrast between the countertop and flooring, or gluing a strip of colorful ribbon (or some kind of decorative transitional material) on the edge of the kitchen furniture.
- Select dishes that contrast with the color of the tabletop and tablecloth. Although this is not essential for most people, the use of tableware that stands out, maybe to ease her search.
- Replace shiny or slippery floors. Some kitchens have ceramic tile floors that reflect glare from sunlight and become slippery after washing. Experts say that the replacement of the floor will help prevent accidents in the kitchen.
- Use labels for foods and medicines. Try to use the color labels in accordance with the contents of the container. It is also important to use a simple large font (sans serif), and make sure that the font color contrasts with its background.
- Install lights under the cabinets. Installation of lights under your kitchen cabinets does not have to be expensive, but it will help better see the work surface in front of him. In addition, it is also saving energy because you don’t illuminate the whole kitchen.
What to change in the bathroom
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- Use only non-slip mats. Mats with rubber backing, which contrast with the floor color, are the best choice.
- Select towels that contrast with your wall. As with many other items, towels that stand out against the walls, easier to find them.
- Adjust the bath or shower. Showers without barrier will help to avoid injuries. Installation of handrail and non-slip treads in your shower area can also reduce the risk of falls. If space allows, you can think about how to put a bench in the shower to facilitate the performance of certain hygiene tasks.
- Install a magnifying mirror. Experts say that adjustable magnifying mirror attached to the wall, can improve the ability to see your facial features and perform basic tasks to care for themselves.
What to change in the bedroom and the living room of a person with low vision
- Make sure that the furniture is not merged with walls and floors. Place items such as pillows and blankets for beds and sofas, to improve the recognition of these items in the room.
- Improve lighting in the closet. Experts recommend installing additional lighting in the cabinets to facilitate the search of items.
- Set the TV to reduce glare. Position the TV where it will not reflect light or where you can easily control the glare with the help of adjustable window coverings.
- Buy some loop. In areas where you perform tasks such as reading small print or work, trebuyuschie, such as sewing, magnifier may help reduce eye strain and allow rasstrelyali object.