The numbers are on round buttons, the channel scrolls on triangles on the left and the volume adjustments on triangles on the right. Color Coding can also help those who have low vision. Choose a dark tablecloth to place beneath your plates, if they are white. Use a colored mixing bowl, rather than a clear or white one, when combining dry ingredients such as flour and sugar. Color-coded measuring spoons are another helpful aid.
Consistency can reduce frustration for people with low vision.
Place food and tools on a tray to keep them organized and prevent them from rolling away. If needed, you can use a second tray as a workspace, separating the items still being used from those items no longer needed. Magnification is an option that is particularly helpful when working with small print or on close-up hobbies, which most baby boomers have learned the hard way. We offer a hands-free magnifier and a magnified mirror. High-powered magnifiers and electronic magnification aids are potential alternatives.