Support for older people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Older people are commonly affected by sight loss.  Conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration are often related to old age.

Losing your sight is traumatic at any time, but for older people it can be particularly devastating.

• Over half of older visually impaired people in the UK live alone
• Eight out of ten can’t read their letters or bills
• Seven out of ten can’t do their own shopping
• Nearly half can’t do their own cooking
• Six out of ten never go out alone
• More than nine out of ten are living in poverty 

We don’t like these statistics.  That’s why we support older people to remain independent with support, advice and a range of social events and groups.