I am brand new to this site and unsure how I am supposed to do this, but a family member recently lost her eyesight. Obviously this is devastating for her, what is an idea for a thoughtful gift idea for someone in this situatiuon?
She has 2 young grandchildren and loves to read... now she can't see the kids grow up or read. Can someone please give an idea?
2007-11-18 12:18:34 · 12 answers · asked by Jason 1 in Health ➔ Optical
All good ideas so far, but it's important to note that usually people don't lose 100% of their vision. The most devastating vision loss is central, usually due to macular degeneration in the elderly. And even those who "go blind" from diabetic retinopathy are rarely TOTALLY blind. It can be devastating, but the key is to help them use the vision they do have. Often, if a book is magnified they can still read. There are portable closed circuit magnifiers that may help her use her peripheral vision more effectively, if she indeed does have some residual vision.
The "Amigo" or "Nemo" from enhancedvision.com might be some good gift ideas. Also the "Optelec Clearview Traveler" from optelec.eu. But before spending your money, I would of course make sure she has some vision remaining.
2007-11-18 13:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by eyedoc_04 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is low vision due to Stargardts Macular Degeneration.
He enjoys books on tape, music CDs.. anything he can listen to.
Another good idea would be magnifiers for computer monitors and the TV if she has some sight left. I know in cases of the central nerve being severed, there is no vision at all and of course, these things won't help.
Get her some tapes on how to speak a 2nd language.
Tickets to the symphony for two (so she'll have someone sighted to navagate the auditorium).
Learning braille is free and there are many services available to the blind. If she's not already contacted them, maybe you could do it for her.
2007-11-19 11:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by sassydontpm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a blind family member, and he likes books on CD, and most music. He also likes a lot of the old radio shows on CDs, you can pick those up at most large book stores like Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com. Since this woman is older she might remember some of these shows and enjoy sharing them with the grandkids.
Also helping her to make her house easier to use is also a thoughtful gift. Such as making clear walkways in the house for her, and helping her to label containers.
2007-11-18 12:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by tallchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books on tape would be great, as would any kind of music she enjoys. Also, tape the kids reading to her, they can even read a children's book and then speak afterwards.
If she doesn't have a tape player, get her one and some books on tape to get started. Get her a cassette/CD player. Also, make yourself available to take her out occasionally throughout the year. Even if it's just for a drive, you can drive around and talk with her.
2007-11-18 12:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC
she can't see but she still has her ears
get her a collection of good cds and a stereo (or an ipod shuffle)
it will boost her moral
She also has her other senses:
Give her flowers or perfume or something like a sented candle
Give her something good to eat- chocolate (but make sure she can eat it)
or give her something warm and flufy like a coat or a new cover for her bed.
I think music is the best choice
good luck
2007-11-18 12:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by 1960story 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of stuff on the internet that is basically fat-shaming diabetics for causing their own diabetes with their bad diet and lack of exercise and general lack of moral fibre. A lot of this stuff is written by non-doctors, often with a supplement or diet or training plan to sell that they claim will completely cure diabetes if only people stick to it.
I read this interesting book https://tr.im/vlRBJ that gave me a lot of useful tips about my disease and also a different perspective on the best therapeutical approach. I think you should read it too.
I hope it helps
2015-02-19 10:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about some good music?
Something audio....?
Or a musical instrument, like a piano and piano lessons.
2007-11-18 12:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them free braille lessons by a braille instructor. Then get them braille books to read
2007-11-18 12:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you could try giving her like a "learn braille" book. but i would only give her that if she is comfortable and has fully accepted her blindness. otherwise, if she loves books, try an audiobook. that way she still is "reading" the book and maybe even get her one she can enjoy with her grandkids.
2007-11-18 12:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I pod with a radio that has small wave and FM
2007-11-22 10:31:26 · answer #10 · answered by hasafer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋