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Help for Seniors with Vision Loss at Gwinnett's Generations Expo
Assistive Technology is helping seniors with vision loss live more independently.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (June 13th, 2023) Seniors will have the opportunity to try out the latest in assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired at this Saturday’s Generations Expo at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Seniors are by far the largest age group affected by blindness and visual impairment.
A 2015 study by the NIH found that of the 3.2 million Americans who have a visual impairment or are blind, 2.9 million, or 90% are over the age of 60. With just over 260,000 Georgians experiencing a form of visual impairment, it is estimated that it affects roughly 240,000 Georgians over 60 (3). The CDC estimates that cases of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness for seniors, will double by 2050.
“The numbers are staggering,” reports Low Vision Supply spokesman Phillip Zingleman; “we see seniors in our community every day who aren’t able to live independently or enjoy their favorite activities due to vision loss.” Phillip, who is legally blind himself, continued, sating that “Seniors need to know that community resources and tools to help them see better and live more independently are available,”
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Low Vision Supply of Cumming, Georgia will be on-hand at the Generations Expo giving seniors an opportunity to try out the latest tools designed to help seniors with vision loss live more independent lives. Seniors will find low vision friendly daily living aids like talking kitchen scales, toys and games, traditional and digital magnifiers, and even the latest AI driven smart reading aids.
The Generations Expo runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday June 17th, 20203 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and attendance is free. If you or someone you love is suffering from vision loss, come try the latest assistive technology.
