FOR CAREGIVERS
Caring for someone with wet AMD
Maybe your wife, mother, grandfather, friend, or neighbor is living with wet AMD. No matter what your relationship may be, consider yourself a caregiver. So it's important to understand that wet AMD is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment. You should also understand the results they can expect with LUCENTIS. Additionally, you should know that wet AMD can have an emotional impact on your loved one, so any sort of support, help, or kind gestures may go a long way.
Living with low vision: practical tips for around the house
Consider your loved one's home. Is it accessible enough for them? Is the furniture spaced out enough in each room so they can move around without harm? Should there be more contrast with objects in the kitchen so they can cook? Perhaps it's worth buying a roll of white tape so you can label kitchen and other household items clearly with a thick black marker.
Make sure it's large
Remember, aging eyes have a better chance of being able to see things that are large. And there are lots of large-buttoned items available, like large-buttoned telephones, remote controls, and alarm clocks—to name a few. Check with your local drugstore or pharmacy to see if they have any large items in stock. You may also be able to find large-print crossword puzzle books, or large-print greeting cards, so why not send a quick note in the mail to your friend or family member?
Caring for someone with wet AMD means you need to take care of yourself too. Here are some useful tips, according to the National Family Caregivers Association.
- Educate yourself about your loved one's condition and how to communicate effectively with doctors
- Trust your instincts. Most of the time they'll lead you in the right direction
- Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone
- When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do
- Watch out for signs of depression, and don't delay in getting professional help when you or your loved one needs it
















