Some tips to handle reading difficulties
Seniors suffer from poor vision. Apart from correctional measures such as cataract operation, well prescribed glasses, let us see a few simple tips to manage this issue.
MOST SENIOR citizens are likely to suffer from vision problems as they age. Some may find that the lighting may not be sufficient. Others may have hazy vision even after cataract operation. While reading small print on paper or computer screen is most common, identifying persons, steps, sign boards or buildings may be problematic to some. Apart from correctional measures such as cataract operation, well prescribed glasses, let us see a few simple tips to manage this issue.
If you are a computer buff and frequently come across web pages that are in small print you may like try these:
1.To see text enlarged you may press Control and Plus one or two times. The characters get magnified. However the entire page gets magnified.
2.If you desire only portions of the screen to be magnified (where cursor is) then you can use Magnifier available as a part of Windows. Reach this application like this: Start -> Accessories -> Accessibity -> Magnifier. You can magnify the screen part to 2,3,4 or more times. However magnifying too much will result in blurred images. Magnifying twice or thrice should do. You can leave magnifier on irrespective of the program you are on. Learn the options fully to make it most useful.
1.To see text enlarged you may press Control and Plus one or two times. The characters get magnified. However the entire page gets magnified.
2.If you desire only portions of the screen to be magnified (where cursor is) then you can use Magnifier available as a part of Windows. Reach this application like this: Start -> Accessories -> Accessibity -> Magnifier. You can magnify the screen part to 2,3,4 or more times. However magnifying too much will result in blurred images. Magnifying twice or thrice should do. You can leave magnifier on irrespective of the program you are on. Learn the options fully to make it most useful.
3.Some websites that are senior friendly provide an option to increase or decrease font size. Use them.
4.When you view an image most applications allow enlargement indicated by a + sign within a small circle. By clicking on this we can see larges images.
If you are reading newspapers, books, advertisements or manuals small print becomes inevitable. While buying a standard magnifying glass with a sturdy frame and convenient handle is worth it, you may also do well with substitutes: School Children’s Scale often have a magnifying lens at one end; Flat rectangular thin plastic sheets comprising of Fresnel lens will also be very handy.
4.When you view an image most applications allow enlargement indicated by a + sign within a small circle. By clicking on this we can see larges images.
If you are reading newspapers, books, advertisements or manuals small print becomes inevitable. While buying a standard magnifying glass with a sturdy frame and convenient handle is worth it, you may also do well with substitutes: School Children’s Scale often have a magnifying lens at one end; Flat rectangular thin plastic sheets comprising of Fresnel lens will also be very handy.
If you can’t get hold of any of these and still want to read urgently some fine print (say a phone number) then take a flat, transparent glass or plastic lid of a kitchen jar and place a drop of water in the centre. Move this, with water globule over the text and you will see the text enlarged.
There are specialized tools and equipment fitted with magnifiers suited to old people. One such device is for clipping nails on your feet. The website “Old Age Solutions” lists a few of such devices for visually impaired seniors. One can overcome reading difficulties caused due to poor vision in these simple ways.
There are specialized tools and equipment fitted with magnifiers suited to old people. One such device is for clipping nails on your feet. The website “Old Age Solutions” lists a few of such devices for visually impaired seniors. One can overcome reading difficulties caused due to poor vision in these simple ways.
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