How vision loss impacts the health of seniors

Impact of Vision Loss on Seniors 11 million Americans have Age-Related Macular Degeneration This number is expected to double by 2050 This is MORE than those expected to be living with all types of invasive cancers Şeniors with vision loss are 90% more likely to be depressed Who has AMD? 2% of adults 50-59 30% of adults over 75 leading to higher levels of disability, medical costs and mortality Dialing a phone } People with AMD are at least Managing finances 8 times Simple housework Shopping more likely to have difficulty with Preparing meals Seniors with AMD are likely to give up daily activities due to their vision loss. When they give up: times more likely 3 4 activities to suffer dementia times more likely 9.5 activities to suffer dementia One study found that the risk of death among people who had difficulty That is a 31% performing basic daily tasks rose by 3% each year higher mortality rate after 8 years How can you help? Vision Rehabilitation Training is the Answer! A vision rehabilitation therapist can teach seniors how to do all their daily activities with vision loss. These dedicated professionals will share techniques and demonstrate devices that make tasks possible and even enjoyable again. With this training, seniors don't have to give up daily tasks and can even learn to enjoy new activities. 50% Seniors with AMD who participate in vision rehabilitation training have half the incidence of depression according to a study published in Ophthalmology Contact Second Sense for information about vision rehabilitation training. www.second-sense.org Sources: Bright Focus www.brightfocus.org: American Academy of Ophthalmology aao.org: British Journal of Ophthalmology bjo.bjm.com; HealthDay consumer.healthday.com