ChronoNomad 2020-06-02 02:07:57

An easy-to-navigate home environment, or at least one that can be mapped out mentally, is much more helpful than one rife with furniture hazards. Even those of us with good eyesight manage to stub our toes and bark our shins a whole lot more than we should.

Obviously, for the purposes of reading, learning braille is a good idea. Vision issues tend to be degenerative, so odds are his ability to see will only get worse over time. Even if someone isn't an avid reader, important documents should always be read by the person signing them, or at least a trusted family member or friend. Sadly, there are those who wouldn't mind taking advantage of someone's disability for personal gain.

Getting either a cane or seeing-eye dog is pretty vital, but having both is better. Either one takes some serious getting used to, so that's probably a big part of the reluctance. That, and of course actually admitting that help is needed. Folding canes are probably the way to go for the sake of convenience and ease of use, and they're much easier to acquire than a guide dog. Pretty affordable, too.

Probably haven't mentioned much that you didn't know already, but it's all pretty common sense stuff. To everyone but the stubbornly afflicted, I suppose. Way too much "new normal" being forced on folks already, and I think we can all be pretty hardheaded when it comes to change. I mean, hey--they're called comfort zones for a reason.

Good luck with the situation, Ghost of CCCCCCC! ;)

DamnedByFate 2020-06-02 08:34:09

My grandpa's brother lost his eyesight in WWII. Afterwards his catchphrase was, "I'd like to see that".

DamnedByFate 2020-06-03 09:31:52

@DamnedByFate @TheGhostOfSevenSeize Well, you see, black humour runs in the family.