The above are all different ways that a person’s visual system can be damaged, which can cause vision to deteriorate or to be completely lost. For people with Dementia,\u00a0visual difficulties can also occur when Dementia affects the part of the brain that processes visual information that comes from the eyes<\/a>. In this instance, a person living with Dementia may have problems with their vision but have healthy eyes.<\/p>\n
It’s important to be aware that some of the above issues may be caused by the person’s Dementia. However, the person’s sight should be tested if they are experiencing the above difficulties so that it can be corrected and doesn’t lead to heightened confusion.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
People living with Dementia who also have issues with their sight typically experience a range of problems such as disorientation, mobility issues and an increased risk of falls. With both Dementia and sight loss together, it can be more difficult for a person to implement coping techniques that can help with the communication or memory problems, as many of these strategies include visual prompts or notes.<\/p>\n
If you are caring for someone living with both sight loss and Dementia, the following are some of the things that can help:<\/p>\n
Making changes to the person’s environment, such as improving lighting and using contrasting colours can also significantly help. Using colour contrast can highlight the important objects in a room and make the environment clearer for someone with Dementia. Without contrast, elements may blend in with the surroundings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When talking about colour contrast, this can refer to:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some of the practical things that can be done in the home of a person living with Dementia\u00a0using colour are as follows<\/a>:<\/p>\n
If you’re caring for someone with Dementia, Brain Sparks’\u00a0Dementia Live\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0course may be of benefit to you. The course immerses carers in the experience of living with Dementia to give them powerful insights for effectively communicating with those in their care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"