Check out some of the following ideas suggested by dme&me to help cope with DME:
Occupational therapy isn't just job-related. It will help you continue to do routine tasks like cooking, housekeeping, paying bills, etc. It can help you organize your home to avoid accidents and injuries, and successfully navigate in unfamiliar surroundings.
Reach out to your primary care physician or healthcare provider for local resources to find an occupational therapist near you.
This focuses on helping you use your current level of sight in new ways to make life easier to manage. For example, you'll learn useful skills like eccentric viewing that teaches you to see with peripheral vision. Visit Prevent Blindness to learn more.
Wiring your house for smart technology effectively gives you a live-in assistant. You can use verbal commands to dim the lights, turn them on and off, play music, adjust your thermostat and more -- all without having to deal with small type and buttons.
While you may be able to continue your daily routine, it’s helpful to have a caregiver. Whether a family member or friend, a caregiver can help you keep track of information and provide emotional support as you work through living with DME. Your caregiver can:
Most towns have public transit service. Doing an internet search for “transportation for the visually impaired near me” should provide other options. Depending on your level of vision loss, you should talk with your healthcare provider about transportation in your area for people with disabilities.
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