Living Better with AMD
Because of its challenge to independence - including the ability to
drive and perform other daily activities - AMD can have a profound
impact on someone's quality of life. People with AMD are at a
significant risk for depression, and the personal, social, and economic
costs of AMD can be devastating.
However with proper support and training, someone who has AMD can regain
their independence and return to a fulfilling life. If you think you may
have AMD, contact
CNIB in your community today. Don't delay - it's never too early to
start dealing proactively with vision loss, and getting your life back.
- We can help you to overcome the psychological affects of AMD,
connect you to peer support, and also offer support to your family
or other caregivers.
- We can help you to maximize your remaining vision, and guide you
to resources and tools you can use to live better with AMD.
- We can provide mobility training so you can get around in your
community, and show you how to change your living space to better
accommodate your needs. And we can help you to develop new skills
that will allow you to quickly resume your everyday activities.
In most cases, you don't have to give up the things you most enjoyed
doing because of AMD; it's just a matter of doing them differently.
Whether you enjoy reading, sewing, crossword puzzles, visiting friends,
hiking, or bowling, we can help. Learn more about
accessing CNIB Programs and Services.