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Described adaptation that can be made to alleviate visual impairment issue for the elderly, including individual assistant to overcome a obstacle that prevent physical or social functioning.
00:11
So what i can think of is, first of, it is very important to do some environmental modifications.
00:34
So i want to talk about little details.
00:36
For example, you could increase lighting.
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Use bright evenly distributed glare -free lighting in all rooms, especially in hallways, let's say, stairs, and reading area.
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Some other environmental modifications, for example, reduce hazard, remove clutter, secure loose rugs, and keep hallway clear to prevent trips and falls.
02:35
Also, it will be very helpful to have large clear clear signs, like large font signs and labels for room personal item.
03:22
Some other, i would say, adaptations include, let's say, we use assistive device and technology.
03:51
So for example, use magnifier.
04:05
So this is, let's say, a handheld or stem magnifiers for reading smaller prints.
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For if you want to use smartphone or devices, maybe use a screen reader or voice assistant.
04:33
So basically the smart device will be able to read out loud instead of just by reading.
04:41
So with the new technology, it's pretty easy to get a device that will have screen reader.
04:50
Function of voice assistant.
04:53
And it will be easier to use in talking device.
05:03
For example, a voice talking like clocks, thermometer, or medical dispenser.
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So instead of reading the little signs or any labels, the device is able to tell you.
05:22
So these will be the assistive device and technology and again with the modern technology the screen reader voice assistant and talking device it will make your life a lot easier you don't have to really read instead or you can hear some other way to improve your life with a vision impairment will actually be sort of orientation and mobility training so um there will be actually a safe navigation strategy indoor and outdoor.
06:19
So basically learn these skills.
06:52
They will actually have those professional training for these skills.
06:58
And also, use a cane will actually be helpful.
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So this will help detect obstacles...