THE ROLE OF SUPPORT GROUPS IN ADJUSTING TO VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN OLD-AGE

Authors
VANZANDT PL VANZANDT SL WANG A
Citation
Pl. Vanzandt et al., THE ROLE OF SUPPORT GROUPS IN ADJUSTING TO VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN OLD-AGE, Journal of visual impairment & blindness, 88(3), 1994, pp. 244-252
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
Journal of visual impairment & blindness → ACNP
ISSN journal
0145482X
Volume
88
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
244 - 252
Database
ISI
SICI code
0145-482X(1994)88:3<244:TROSGI>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This study of older visually impaired Nebraskans examined the effects of participation in peer support groups for visually impaired people a nd rehabilitation training. It found that those who participated in su pport groups and rehabilitation felt they were successful in coping wi th their visual loss, were satisfied with their level of activities, a nd generally had a positive outlook on life.