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A key to aging in place — vision rehabilitation for older adults
Author(s)	Cynthia Stuen, Roxane Offner
Journal title	Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, vol 16, nos 3/4, 1999
Pages	pp 59-78
Source	Haworth Document Delivery Service, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, USA.
Keywords	Architectural design [housing [elderly]] ; Visual impairment ; Adaption.
Annotation	Vision impairment is often overlooked by gerontological health professionals, or is attributed to normal age-related vision changes. With 26% of over 75s reporting a vision impairment, it is time for vision rehabilitation professionals to be recognised and included in the multi-disciplinary service team. As the older adult population increases in numbers and longevity increases, it is expected that serious vision loss will become more prevalent. Recognising the indicators of normal and pathological vision changes and the appropriate individual and environmental intervention, the strategies available are presented. A functional vision screening questionnaire is offered. Recognition of the unique and complimentary roles of each particular rehabilitation discipline can lead to more effective collaboration. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-000531218 A
Classmark	KE:YB3: BR: 5SA
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