How to Help Your Senior Keep Their Eyes Healthy
Eyes are said to be windows to the soul. However, vision loss in seniors is a serious health condition, particularly due to age-related eye diseases (AREDs), which leads to discomfort over time if the eyes are not protected.
Nonetheless, there are several ways to provide home care assistance for your senior in order to promote their long-term eye health. This article will inform you about the AREDs and the preventive steps that can be used to manage or prevent them.
Common Symptoms of Eye Problems Apparent in Seniors
Presbyopia, Cataract, Floaters, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, Corneal disease, Diplopia and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are just a few of the common causes of eye problems.
The following are some of the symptoms of the most common causes of eye diseases:
Home Care Assistance Windermere, FL: Seniors and Vision
- Cloudy vision and double vision in one eye are symptoms of Cataracts.
- Difficulty in seeing and focusing on nearby objects suggests Presbyopia.
- Itching, burning and red eyes may suggest Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Red and watery eyes may indicate corneal disease.
- Experiencing headaches or eyestrain after reading may indicate Glaucoma.
- Blurry vision indicates Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
- Tenderness at the temples may indicate Temporal Arteritis
Ways to Help Your Senior Protect Their Eyes in the Long-Term
Although the aforementioned causes and symptoms of eye diseases may lead you to be worried about the ocular health of your senior, some of them can be avoided or treated. The steps below are simple to follow and can be used in home care assistance:
- Have their eyes checked by an eye doctor, such as an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, on a regular basis.
- When they are outside, they should wear sunglasses that filter ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim to protect their eyes from the sun.
- Support them in quitting smoking.
- Assist them in making better food choices.
- Encourage them to stay active and maintain a healthy weight.
- Assess that their blood pressure remains normal.
- Aid them in managing their diabetes (if they have it).
- Keep an eye on how much time they spend at the computer or concentrated on one area. Allow them to take a break every 20 minutes to gaze at distant objects for 20 seconds, to avoid eye strain.
Conclusion
It can be scary when you do not have control over changes in your life. Seniors undergo many changes that can be trying for them. They undergo changes in their health as they become older, and with those changes come the worry of losing touch with reality. You should reassure them, however, by reminding them that there is beauty in aging. Above all, offer them the required home care assistance to help them protect and maintain their eyes.
Home care assistance can help you and your senior with everyday tasks made more difficult by eye diseases, such as driving, cooking, and cleaning. Give us a call today and see if home care assistance is right for you!
If you or an aging loved-one is considering home care assistance in Windermere, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Sources:
www.healthline.com/health/presbyopia
nia.nih.gov/health/aging-and-your-eyes
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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