SYNERGY HomeCare of Stamford, CT Blog

With age often comes vision problems, as many seniors suffer from glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and retinal diseases caused by diabetes. This can make it difficult for seniors to continue living in their home without modifications and changes in their routines. Fortunately, there are things that family caregivers can do to make homes more comfortable for loved ones who have low vision.

The first time Jill realized something was wrong with her vision, she was 79 years old. It started out as a slow-progressing problem, and it was something she tended to keep to herself. She was concerned about her vision, but she was also afraid to learn that she might go blind in time.