Disability Management: Coping with Age-Related Impairments
Getting older doesn't stop us from enjoying life, but it might slow us down a little. Look here for information, news and resources for seniors on disability management and coping with age-related impairments.
Learn about a talking book program that helps vision-impaired readers enjoy books and companionship through talking books and talking book clubs. Join the talking book program and expend your horizons.
For people with disabilities of any sort, here are tips on how to adjust your computer's settings for greater accessibility.
Information about assistive devices that help hearing impaired seniors communicate, and how assistive devices improve the quality of life for two seniors.
If you are a senior, caregiver or professional who needs information on local, state and national senior services, Eldercare Locator can help.
Disability rates may increase with age, but seniors can prevent or postpone disability through lifestyle changes ranging from better diet and more exercise to home modifications to avoid injuries. For those who do experience disabilities, new chronic care strategies are available.
Some seniors experience hearing loss and need additional assistance to hear the doorbell, phone and alarm clock. Jamie Berke, your Guide to Deafness/Hard of Hearing, offers insights from her own personal experience.
If you are a Windows XP user, Microsoft has created an entertaining and informative list of tips for customizing your computer settings. These tips are designed to help mitigate age-related impairments in vision, hearing and dexterity.
Apple has created a comprehensive list of accessible technology that is available with the Mac OS X, including keyboard navigation, visual and talking alerts, speech recognition and more.
