👀 It's Healthy Vision Month, so here are some ways to strengthen your communication with your care recipient if they have vision impairments. -Set Up Your Surroundings Ensure the area is well-lit so your care recipient can better see your face and objects in the room. -Reduce Background Noise Your care recipient may rely more on their sense of hearing to make up for their vision impairment. -Use Your Body Language Stand where they can see you best. If your care recipient has dementia, this often means standing directly in front of them at their eye level. -Describe What You're Doing Let your care recipient know when you've entered the room. Address your care recipient by their name and identify yourself so they know you're speaking to them. For example, you can say: "Hi, Mom. It's me, Sarah." Indicate when you are walking away from your care recipient. It can be frustrating to think you are talking with someone who is not actually there. For example, you can say: "I am going to grab your dinner for you. I will be back in around 5 minutes." 💬 Do you have any tips that help you communicate well with a visually impaired loved one? Share them below to help someone else out!
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Supporting someone with a visual impairment? Join our Companions Group! Enjoy a welcoming space with toys for little ones. Let's chat, share challenges, and swap tips. You're not alone! (IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The image is a flyer for the Halifax Society for the Blind. It provides information about a "Companions Group" meeting, providing the following details: The event is called "Companions Group.", the meeting time is from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, the location is 7 Southgate, Halifax, HX1 1DL, the group is a peer support group for anyone who supports a visually impaired (VI) person. the flyer mentions that the space is welcoming and equipped with toys suitable for younger children, and it encourages attendees to come along to chat about any challenges they may be facing and to share hints and tips. The background has a gradient effect, transitioning from a light yellow at the top to a slightly darker yellow towards the bottom, and in the top left corner, there is a logo for the Halifax Society for the Blind. Surrounding the text are various illustrations of hands and small hearts. The hands are diverse in color, and are depicted in various positions, such as waving or reaching out. The hands are placed around the edges of the flyer, creating a border-like effect.)
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