Mental Pictures

The key is to learn to maximize the use of all your senses so you can begin to visualize and build a mental 'picture' of every part of your home.

Remaining Vision

If you have remaining vision, don't be afraid to use it. But support your reduced vision with information that can be gained by learning to trust and rely on your other senses.

Hearing

In terms of your hearing, remember it is normal for this to change during the course of your life. Most of us will experience some hearing loss as we get older. If you are having difficulty with your hearing, you should be tested by an audiologist. Some people will need a hearing aid to improve their hearing.

But you can also learn how to better use your sense of hearing. For example, if you concentrate on what you are hearing, and where sounds are coming from, you will be able to gain more information about your surroundings. In this way, your environment will feel more familiar, safer and comfortable to you.

Explore this exercise to Maximize Your Sense of Hearing.