MmWhen someone you love is diagnosed with macular degeneration, everyday activities that once seemed simple can suddenly become frustrating and difficult.

See Your Loved One Through Macular Degeneration is not a medical textbook. It is a practical, personal guide based on Raymond Dierker's thirty years of experience helping his mother cope with severe vision loss while maintaining her independence.

His mother was legally blind for many years, yet she continued living in her own apartment until her death at age 93.

Through years of trial and error, Raymond and his family developed simple and inexpensive ways to make everyday life easier.

Inside, you'll discover practical ideas for:

Using tactile markers to identify important buttons on phones, remotes, DVD players, lift chairs, and other devices.

Using high-contrast and large-print aids to make everyday objects easier to see.

Creating a simple color-coded microwave system that allowed his mother to prepare meals independently.

Choosing talking clocks, talking scales, large-button remotes, oversized calendars, playing cards, and other useful low-vision aids.

Adapting ordinary household items instead of purchasing expensive specialized equipment.

Most important, this book is about preserving confidence, dignity, and independence.

Sometimes the simplest solutions can make the greatest difference.

For caregivers, family members, and friends of someone experiencing vision loss, See Your Loved One Through Macular Degeneration offers ideas that can be implemented quickly and inexpensively.

A small amount of independence can make an enormous difference.