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Diabetic Retinopathy plus some T&P's
It's a long story, and one I'm still trying to sort out, but apparently my mom's husband is blind. He woke up a week or so ago completely unable to see. I have known he is diabetic and they were having a hard time controlling his sugar, and I have known that he's had vision problems. But I didn't know it was this bad.
My mom is completely freaking out (understandably so) and I have no idea what to do to help her. I was taken completely by surprise when she told me, and she was a smidge past hysterical when I talked to her so I didn't get a lot of information from her.
Does anyone know of any resources for him or her, information for any of us etc? He's (obviously) devastated and doesn't know what to do. Up until a week ago he'd spend 90% of his time working on the computer or with his long and short wave radios and is left with nothing to do but sit and worry and think about it.
Lastly, if you have any t&p's to send to them I would really appreciate it. I'm closer than I was, but still almost 3 hours away, so I can't help on a daily basis. I have a 13 yr old step brother that I'm sure is struggling to deal with it, and I'm not exactly sure what to do or where to go from here.
Thanks!
Re: Diabetic Retinopathy plus some T&P's
One of K's friends was telling me that he had this happen to him. He did not control his diabetes for many years and one day he woke up and could not see. He had surgery to fix it. He has to wear glasses and can not see well to drive once it gets dark but he is def. better now.
Sending tons of good thoughts and prayers you guys way.
We went through finding some resources for my grandmother. She has severe macular degeneration. I did some searching and here are are a few different agencies, services and directories I found.
http://www.mwebmi.com/capabilities.php
http://www.afb.org/seniorsite.asp?SectionID=64&TopicID=376&SubTopicID=195
http://www.disabilityresources.org/MICHIGAN.html
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/MI_resources.asp?SnID=2
Sorry they aren't clicky. I'm posting from the iPad. Good luck, and I really am sorry your family is having to go through this. You'll be in my prayers.
This, Kimmer. I'm so sorry. Big hugs.
this happened to my assistants dad a few years ago. i will ask her what info and resources she has to offer.
so sorry your family is dealing with this.