Living with macular degeneration means learning to adapt to new ways of doing things.
Macular Degeneration Resources
Living and learning are the two keywords.
The resources to help you live with this central vision loss are available. You just need to provide the attitude of a willingness to try something new and to adapt to your new circumstances.
She shares with readers some of her struggles and triumphs for living with hope and determination.
There are also many chapters on techniques that she uses to help her with reading, cooking, eating, taking care of her finances and organizing her home.
She has shared in her knowledge in book form, but perhaps you have tip that you'd be willing to share that has helped you in some way with your loss of central vision.
Please help others by sharing it here:
Tips for Living with Macular Degeneration
Do you have a great tip for living with macular degeneration? Share tips that have helped you with everyday tasks like cooking, grooming, writing bills and getting around.
Kitchen Tips
I store my dry goods - like flour, sugar, and oatmeal in different color and different sized containers. They are labeled with large, bold print.
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Large Button Cell Phone
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I purchased the Jitterbug cell phone for my father who has macular degeneration. The display numbers are really large and it is really easy to use. It ...
Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
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Find a magnifying mirror that also is lighted. You'll be surprised how much easier it is to do your hair, put on make up, shave. etc.
I have a magnifying ...
Full Page Magnifier
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When reading books and magazines became more of a struggle I found a full page magnifier to magnify the print.
It is lighted and sits next to my reading ...
Talking Outdoor Thermometer
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As the weather gets colder, I like to know what the temperature is outside before going out. It becomes even more important when it might be -50 degrees ...
Large Print Playing Cards
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I live in an independent living facility - so although my friends don't have macular degeneration - none of them mind playing with large print cards either....
Large Print Checks
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I have been able to continue writing checks by buying large print checks. The size of the check is larger and will fit in a long size envelope.
The ...
Use Contrast to Help you See Better - Like Your Coffee
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Using a white cup for my black coffee makes it easier to see when pouring my coffee to know when the cup is full. Likewise I have a black cup that I use ...