Facing the Future: Understanding and Coping with Early Stages of Vision Loss Pt. 1
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Summary Rebecca Shields, a professional with personal experience of vision loss, shares insights on adapting to vision loss, signs of vision loss, emotional reactions, and seeking help. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and finding legitimate and qualified services. The conversation also touches on the upcoming topics of orientation and mobility, guide dogs, and technology for daily living aids. Takeaways Adapting to vision loss involves seeking support and connecting with qualified services. Recognizing signs of vision loss and seeking help early is crucial for maintaining quality of life. Emotional reactions to vision loss vary, and it's important to reach out for support and assistance. Upcoming topics include orientation and mobility, guide dogs, and technology for daily living aids. Chapters 00:00 Adapting to Vision Loss: Understanding the Journey 04:18 Recognizing Signs of Vision Loss and Seeking Help 10:02 Emotional Reactions to Vision Loss Thank you for listening to this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss if you have any questions for Kim or any of our guest, please call us at 720-712-8856 or if you would rather email us you can do so at [email protected] thanks for listening and have a great week.
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