Care for the blind and Visual Impairment

Living with a visual impairment can present unique challenges, whether it’s a gradual loss of vision or a more sudden onset of sight difficulties. While each person’s experience is different, the need for support is often universal. A home carer can make a significant difference in improving the quality of life for blind people or those living with a visual impairment.

How we care for the blind and those with Visual Impairment

If you’re looking for care for the blind, those living with a visual impairment or another medical condition. Our carers can provide essential support, promote independence, and offer companionship to individuals with visual impairments all while respecting your personal interests and preferences. For example they can help those living with :

• Complete or Sudden Sight Loss
  Experiencing sudden or complete sight loss can be overwhelming, but with the right support, you can continue living independently in the comfort of your own home. By choosing care from Novus Care, we can work together to adapt your living space and routines to suit your needs.
• Partial sight loss
  If you are experiencing partial sight loss or a gradual decline in vision, adapting to your changing circumstances can feel overwhelming. Our carers can offer essential support to help you navigate this transition and improve your quality of life.
• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma can have a significant impact on your vision, particularly when it comes to performing everyday tasks in unfamiliar or changing environments. Our carers are experienced in helping individuals manage the challenges associated with glaucoma.
• Eye Surgery
  Recovering from eye surgery requires both practical assistance and emotional support. Our carers can help you during the recovery process on a long or short term basis.

How a Carer helps with Visual Impairment

If you are looking for assisted living for blind adults or those living with a visual impairment, then our live-in and visiting carers could help. All of our carers receive continuous training to ensure they are equipped to care for a wide range of conditions, including those affecting sight. They are there to help with:

• Personal Care – Performing everyday tasks such as dressing and personal hygiene may require additional assistance. A carer can support with these activities, ensuring the person’s needs are met while maintaining their dignity and privacy.
• Navigating around the home safely – Moving around the home can become challenging when vision is impaired. A carer can guide the person through their home, ensure the environment is safe (e.g., clearing potential trip hazards), and help with tasks such as making meals or moving from room to room. This support helps to reduce the risk of falls or accidents.
• Managing Medication and Appointments – Managing medications and keeping track of health appointments can be tricky for someone with limited vision. A carer can assist in organising medication schedules, administering medications as prescribed, and helping to coordinate doctor’s visits or other medical appointments.
• Assistive Technology and Devices – Many people with visual impairments use assistive technology to help with daily tasks, such as talking clocks, magnifiers, or screen readers. A carer can assist with setting up, maintaining, and operating these devices, ensuring the individual can make the most of the tools available to them.
• Meal Preparation and Nutrition –  Preparing meals can become more difficult when vision is impaired. A carer can help by preparing meals that are nutritious and tailored to any dietary requirements. They can also assist in guiding the person through the process of selecting food, arranging the kitchen, or using cooking appliances safely.
• Emotional Support and Companionship – Living with a visual impairment can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation or frustration. A carer provides more than just physical help—they offer companionship, emotional support, and someone to talk to. This helps to alleviate loneliness and provides the individual with a trusted, supportive companion at home.
• Maintaining Social Connections – A carer can assist with outings and social activities, ensuring that the person can still engage in community events or visit family and friends. They may also help with transportation, whether through driving, arranging taxis or co-ordinating public transport, so that the person is able to enjoy the activities they love, despite their vision impairment.
• Independent Living – One of the primary goals of a carer is to promote independence. A carer will work alongside the individual to develop strategies that allow them to continue living independently whenever possible. Whether it’s using assistive devices or providing gentle guidance, the carer’s role is to empower, not take over, helping the person feel confident and capable in their own home.
• Support with Mobility – Carers are trained to assist with mobility techniques that help blind people or those with visual impairments move around safely. This could include teaching techniques for using a cane, orientating the person to different spaces, or providing hands-on assistance when necessary.

Arrange care for those living with a visual impairment today

If you are looking for care for the blind or those living with a visual impairment, a home carer offers a compassionate and practical solution to managing day-to-day challenges. From personal care to emotional support, our home care services helps create a safe, supportive environment that empowers individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible in their own home.

Call us today for an informal chat on: 0800 138 4030 or email us: [email protected]