Many people say that aging is a blessing. We agree! However, as industry experts, we can also say for certain that aging comes with new challenges as well. Low vision is one of those things. Our eyesight weakens as we age, and we cannot stop that from happening. But, it affects several facets of our life that we may not have considered before. Mail becomes harder to read, road signs become blurry, prescriptions with tiny text may become more commonplace.

When someone hears the word “caregiver,” many people think of physical support, like helping seniors in and out of their wheelchair, cooking, helping them up and down stairs, or with bathing. Premier Caregiver Services does provide these services, but a lesser-known service that caregiving provides is helping your loved ones stay independent for as long as possible. Eyesight might start fading, but that doesn’t mean any other function has to. However, it does require some help.

Low Vision Support with a Personal Assistance Caregiver

Personal assistance caregiving is giving your loved one a tool to maintain their independence without relinquishing total control. Our caregivers step in when they are needed to complete tasks for low-vision individuals like:

• Reading assistance for mail, labels, and instructions
• Giving medication reminders
• Helping with meal preparation and kitchen safety
• Supporting mobility assistance within the home, including organization and decluttering for safer navigation
• Transporting loved ones to appointments and errands so they do not have to drive themselves
• Offering companionship to reduce isolation
• Observing changes and communicating them to family/the agency

These small changes can make a world of difference for your loved ones’ quality of life. They don’t need to be afraid of aging because of natural processes like fading eyesight.

Is It Time For Low Vision Support?

If you are wondering whether your loved one would benefit from having a personal assistance caregiver to help with tasks related to eyesight, ask yourself:

• Are there more spills, stumbles, or minor accidents?
• Is your loved one avoiding cooking or reading?
• Do they seem more withdrawn or isolated?
• Are you worried when they’re alone?

If the answer is yes, don’t be afraid to reach out to us for more information. You can also access our downloadable PDF resource on low vision safety risks to print out or save for future reference. You’re not in this alone!

If you’re looking for an in-home care company that specializes in full-time dementia care, Premier Caregiver Services is a locally owned and operated Louisville caregiving company here for you. Our goal is to allow your loved ones to age gracefully and in-place with unique care plans that support seniors’ quality of life where they feel most comfortable. Our services include personal assistance, personal care, companion care, couples care, and assisted living & memory care support. We specialize in all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s with Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. Call us at (502) 718-8727 to learn more.