I need services or products for an elderly woman who is blind in one eye and can barely see out of the other?

Question

My mother is 89 years old, blind in one eye and has terrible eyesight in the other. Does anyone know of any organizations that could provide support for such a person? If not, what products beyond a standard magnifying glass might be useful? We live in St. Louis county, Mo. Thanks

Answer 1

A disability board in your area can provide those things for your mom. I will check your area and find the nearest one to you: Here are 3

http://www.dss.mo.gov-rehabilitaion services for the blind
http://www.slsbvi.org
http://www.instlouiscounty.com

Also, please check with the Lions Clubs in your area!

Answer 2

I would talk to someone at your local county office of Aging/
Disabilities and ask to speak to a representative who can
answer your questions for these services you need. They
can point you in the right direction. And I know that the Lions
Club has a program to provide those with perscription glasses who need and can't afford them. If she is low income,
then she might qualify for the state Medicaid program and
they provide free exams and one free pair of glasses every
two years. It's possible through them, she might qualify for
an eye lazer surgery to help with her good eye at least. Most
likely she has cataracts in both eyes that caused her blind-
ness. I've been told that sooner or later, the longer you live,
you develop cataracts from old age. I've already had surgeries for Glaucoma, and that could have made me blind.
So that is something also to have an exam for, and hopefully
can be treated. My best wishes to your mother. And I hope
you can get her the help she needs.

Answer 3

Get in contact with the Area Agency on Aging that serves St. Louis county. They have many resources and connections to help the elderly. Their phone number is 636-207-1323.

Answer 4

Lions club, Area Agency on Aging, Am. Federation
of the Blind. They are all in your area and I think they would all be helpful.

Answer 5

You could try an English company called 'Cobolt Engineering' they make everything for the blind including talking microwave ovens. they have outlets in the States.

Answer 6

Also, go to a local medical
supply house (Apria is a big
one here). A store that handles crutches,canes,walkers,oxygen, etc.
They can give you a lot of
information on low vision products and services.

Answer 7

Call the Council on aging and ask them.They will give you input on all sorts of help.Be careful with her around the house.Watch sharp corners on tables,in case of a fall.....

Answer 8

you have two good answer there I will say a Hail Mary for you and your mother