By Pamela D. Wilson, The Care Navigator, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG
Many older adults with vision problems find themselves bored and at odds with nothing to do day by day. Hours pass very slowly, days become unending. Many were avid readers or participated in hobbies like knitting, crochet or woodworking. When eyesight becomes compromised, these activities are no longer possible. Many individuals become depressed and feel hopeless because they have no day to day routine or activities to anticipate and nothing to replace the lost hobbies.