Managing eye health and vision loss in residential aged care facilities: A resource for families
Many people living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have poor vision and some may even be blind.
A comprehensive study by the Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) found high rates of eye disease, often under-diagnosed and untreated in RACFs.
This pamphlet is part of a suite of resources designed to improve understanding of eye health and vision loss in Australia’s RACFs. We recommend it to anyone who has a loved one with vision loss who is living in a residential aged care facility.
Related materials:
- Vision and eye healthcare study in residential aged care facilities: Study report
- Managing eye health and vision loss in RACFs: A training video for care workers
- Managing eye health and vision loss in RACFs: A resource for care workers
- Managing eye health and vision loss in RACFs: A resource for management and health professionals
- New sight saving resources for Australia’s Residential Aged Care Facilities: Media release (25 October 2018)
