Care at Home for Individuals with Vision Loss

Date: December 6, 2024

Author: Zoe Armbrust

At Promedica24, we understand how blindness and visual impairment can impact a person’s daily life and independence. Our CQC-registered home and live-in care services offer support for those with vision loss, so they can receive the best possible care at home.

Understanding Vision Loss and Its Impact

Vision loss affects many aspects of daily living, from reading and writing to moving around and personal care. It can be a gradual process or occur suddenly. The causes can range from age-related conditions like glaucoma to other health issues such as diabetes or stroke.

Our professional carers support with a range of vision-related challenges, offering compassionate support tailored to individual needs. Every person’s experience with vision loss is different. We base our care plans on a thorough assessment of your care needs, and we consider your unique situation in this process.

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Home Care for Vision Loss

Our 24-hour home care services for those with vision loss are designed to adapt to individual needs. We offer:

Support with daily tasks: Help with reading mail, bills, and other important documents
Letter writing and filling out forms
Help with digital devices and online forms
Mobility support
Assistance with outdoor activities and appointments
Medication management: Support with dosage and timing of medications
Working with your healthcare providers about medication changes
Cooking meals that suit your dietary needs
Assisting with eating if needed
Personal care: Help with grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
Ensuring clothing is clean, matched, and appropriate for the occasion

OutsideClinic Partnership: Extra Vision Support

Moving around can become more difficult as we age, and many of the people we support want to reserve their energy for their hobbies and social activities.

To help you monitor your eye health at home, our partners at OutsideClinic provide several services, including:

In-home eye examinations: Regular check-ups without the need to travel, reducing stress and inconvenience
Guidance on using vision aids and other assistive equipment, such as magnifying devices
Suggestions to make your home safer and more accessible
Regular assessments to track changes in vision and adjust care plans accordingly

To book your at-home eye test, visit OutsideClinic.co.uk, call 0800 915 6215 or speak to your carer for support.

Creating a Supportive Home Environment

Our carers work closely with the people we support and their families to create a vision-friendly living space. This can involve:

Better lighting throughout the home
Making sure your belongings are organised for easy access
Securing loose rugs or rearranging furniture to prevent accidents
Installing handrails and non-slip surfaces in bathrooms and staircases
Setting up technology in your home to let you control certain things with voice commands, for example, lighting

Emotional Support and Companionship

We know that living with vision loss can take an emotional toll. Our carers provide not just physical assistance but also emotional support, offering:

Companionship and encouragement to help you stay positive
Active listening and empathy to address concerns and frustrations
Help to stay active and involved in your community
Support to keep your hobbies and interests

Promoting Independence

While we offer as much support as needed, one of our goals is to promote independence wherever possible.

We encourage people to:

Take part in activities they enjoy, adapting them as necessary
Learn new skills tailored to their level of vision
Use vision aids to stay as independent as possible
Stay on top of their physical well-being through exercise and physical activity

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Working with Healthcare Professionals

Our support goes beyond providing direct care and support. We also:

Work with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare providers as well as social services
Assist in scheduling and attending medical appointments
Help implement treatment plans and rehabilitation exercises at home
Provide feedback to medical professionals about your progress and challenges

Support for Family Members

We understand that vision loss affects not just the individual, but their entire support network. Our services include:

Education for family and friends about vision loss and how to provide appropriate support
Respite care to give family carers a break
Guidance on communication strategies and home adaptations
Peace of mind knowing that their loved one is receiving the best possible care

Accessing Community Resources

Our carers help clients connect with available community resources, including:

Local support groups for individuals with vision loss
Libraries with audiobook collections and adaptive reading technologies
Community centres offering activities and classes for visually impaired individuals
Transportation services designed for those with vision impairments

At Promedica24, our person-centred approach addresses all aspects of living with vision impairment, from practical daily assistance to emotional support and community engagement.

Our goal is to enable the people we support to maintain their independence and dignity, regardless of their visual challenges.

Our free, personalised care assessments ensure everybody gets the right care according to their unique support needs.

Person-centred, Condition-led Care

As home care experts, our goal is to support people to remain in the comfort of their own home, with the care and support they need to keep living independently for as long as possible. We offer specialised care for a wide range of conditions, including:

Dementia
MND
Parkinson’s
Cancer
Stroke
End-of-life care

Our care packages are designed to evolve with your care needs, so our Care Team conduct regular reviews of our care plans to ensure they are exactly what you need.

For more information on our flexible care packages, speak to your local care consultant or take our online care assessment.

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