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An orientation to vision loss program
 — meeting the needs of newly visually impaired older adults
Author(s)Julia J Kleinschmidt
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 36, no 4, August 1996
Pagespp 534-538
KeywordsBlindness ; Adjustment ; Services ; Advisory services [elderly] ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe programme described was developed to meet the needs of individuals and their families new to the difficult experience of sight loss. The programme and peer-counsellors aimed to help with: education regarding services and resources; emotional adjustment; tips and ideas for daily functioning; and enhancing families' awareness of how sight loss 'looks'. Evaluations were overwhelmingly positive: participants expressed satisfaction and recognised the value of the programme.
Accession NumberCPA-970522013 A
ClassmarkBS: DR: I: IT: 7T

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