This comparison of the behavioral and emotional adaptation of elderly visually impaired and
sighted people found that age-related visual impairment was associated with other forms of …

This article describes the conceptual and empirical development of a scale to assess
psychosocial adaptation to age-related vision loss. Psychometric analyses, conducted on …

Indices of behavioral competence (activities of daily living [ADLs], instrumental activities of
daily living [IADLs], use of outdoor resources, leisure activity level) as well as emotional …

This article reviews the research literature regarding the prevalence and consequences of
age-related vision impairment. Prevalence estimates vary depending upon whether vision …

Older Adults’ Perspectives on Their Successful Adjustment to Vision Loss Page 1 Older Adults'
Perspectives on Their Successful Adjustment to Vision Loss Julia J. Kleinschmidt Abstract …

Age-related vision loss is a condition affecting the quality of life of an ever-increasing
number of older adults. The purposes of this study were to describe the impact of age …

The aim of this work is to narratively review findings on emotional and social adjustment
among visually impaired older adults. The definition of emotional adjustment employed here …

The number of older persons experiencing vision loss is growing rapidly as people are living
longer and service providers are faced with meeting the needs of this changing and …

Age-related vision loss is one of the most commonly cited disabling impairments of adult life.
Stressors presented by vision loss can create barriers, threatening the well-being of the …

The present study developed a typology of self-reported coping strategies used by older
adults in adapting to vision impairment using qualitative analyses. Narrative data were …