2003Nursing Older PeopleRequires access

Care of older people with visual impairment

Julie Chivers

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This article explains how nursing staff can make a difference to older patients with visual impairment through understanding of their situation and recognising the effects of impaired sight. Knowledge of local support services is also important.

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This article explains how nursing staff can make a difference to older patients with visual impairment through understanding of their situation and recognising the effects of impaired sight. Knowledge of local support services is also important.

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This article explains how nursing staff can make a difference to older patients with visual impairment through understanding of their situation and recognising the effects of impaired sight. Knowledge of local support services is also important.

Key concepts: Visual impairment, Sight, Older people, Gerontology, Psychology, Nursing homes, Aged care, Medicine

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